Field Officer Intern Job in Kenya

A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is
looking for motivated individual to fill in the following position: Field Officer Intern (One position) –To be based in Nairobi

Purpose

The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a
research clinic team.

The
field officer intern will be trained
on the following responsibilities:–

• Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high
  retention of study participants.


• Conduct
  outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.


• Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as
  needed.


• Bring
  to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges,
  observed in study activities
  
  
  
  


• Perform other duties as
  assigned or required.

Education and
Professional Training

• Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution


• Training
  in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies

• Basic counseling skills


• Basic IT and social media skills


• Experience
  on health issues with communities


• Basic knowledge of reproductive
  health


• Prior work experience with
  young women

Terms
of Engagement:

Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may
be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

How to Apply

Please
Note:

i. A stipend will be provided.

ii. Interns will be expected to
take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their
application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through email: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 2nd June 2022.

KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH, AND
THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY
STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED
FOR A FEE,
REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only
short-listed candidates
will be contacted.