Position:Interview and Field Assistant
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: Six Months
Vacancy No: FN-065-07-2013
Program Description:
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
We have vacancies for a team required for the new study on injection drug use and HIV risk in Nyanza Province
Job Summary
The Interviewer and Field Assistant will carry out fieldwork and conduct interviews.
The Interviewer and Field Assistant will carry out fieldwork and conduct interviews.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Locating and recruiting study participants, and conducting fieldwork,
Epidemiologic surveys and in-depth interviews with active drug using populations.
Wide variety of field activities, including community outreach, field-based behavioral observations, and interviews that require sensitivity, ingenuity, and flexibility.
Assisting with data entry, transcription and translation of in-depth interviews,
Data analysis, and interpretation
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Locating and recruiting study participants, and conducting fieldwork,
Epidemiologic surveys and in-depth interviews with active drug using populations.
Wide variety of field activities, including community outreach, field-based behavioral observations, and interviews that require sensitivity, ingenuity, and flexibility.
Assisting with data entry, transcription and translation of in-depth interviews,
Data analysis, and interpretation
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Minimum requirements
Diploma in Social sciences, Community Development, Community Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, or equivalent
Fluency (written and verbal) in English, Swahili, and Dholuo
Prior health-related research experience, conducting community outreach andor participant recruitment
Basic computer skills are strongly preferred.
Diploma in Social sciences, Community Development, Community Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, or equivalent
Fluency (written and verbal) in English, Swahili, and Dholuo
Prior health-related research experience, conducting community outreach andor participant recruitment
Basic computer skills are strongly preferred.
Other Skills and Attributes
Mature, responsible, dependent, highly organized, motivated
Able to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting research
Interest in health issues related to drug use and a passion for working with socially marginalized populations highly desired.
Mature, responsible, dependent, highly organized, motivated
Able to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting research
Interest in health issues related to drug use and a passion for working with socially marginalized populations highly desired.
Applications must include the following:
A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All applications should be sent to the address below and should be received by 7th August 2013:
Human Resources ManagerKEMRI – RCTP FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100Kisumu
P. O Box 614-40100Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert on the envelope.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.