Aug 21, 2017
Mobile WACh NEO, a mHealthtrial studying the effect of mobile phone interactive SMS dialogue on neonatal health is seeking two Community Health Workers / Recruitment Officers based at the Rachuonyo District Hospital and Mathare North Health Centre.
Job Description
- Community Health Worker / Retention Officer Responsibilities and Requirements
- Advertise / describe project to women attending MNCH clinics
- Assist study nurses with recruiting and enrolling participants into the study
- Respond to participant SMS when necessary
- Assist with translation of SMS messages and study documents
- Participate in twice-weekly phone call with PI and rest of study staff
- Ensure strict compliance with ethical requirements for conduct of research
- Perform other duties that may be given by the study
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required
- Experience working in the community
- Ability to input data into Android phone system
- Good computer skills
- Past research experience: At least one year
- Familiar with Maternal and Child Health needs of the community
- Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with PI via email and Skype
- Language skills: Fluent in English and Swahili (Mathare)or Luo (Rachuonyo)
- Excellent skills with text messaging and mobile phones
Salary: TBD
Timeline:
September 15: Hire date
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to complete our online recruitment form and thereafter send your application addressed to the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR and CV to the email mwachneostudy@gmail.com by 25th August, 2017.
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