Community Health Worker - Kisii

Key Responsibilities: Collection of accurate information from the study participants in line with the standards and guidelines set in the study protocol Schedule and prepare a work plan of follow up visits and reminders for study participants Report back to the supervisors on the Study related adverse events Ensure that all the relevant case report forms (CRFs) are administered appropriately and all questions asked during the interviews Check their questionnaires for accuracy and completeness at the end of interviews Keep clean and comprehensive records of study visits and their outcomes Conduct debriefing with the study participants at conclusion of interviews Adhere strictly to the project deadlines for completion of duties assigned Use motorcycles to carry out Study related activities as assigned by the supervisors Responsible for the security, maintenance, and renewal of motorcycle license Remind participants of upcoming visits Conduct home visits of participants who don’t attend regularly scheduled visits Attend all the weekly meetings in time and report on progress of work Must be a team player Any other assigned/ delegated duties by the Deputy Study Coordinator Fill-in for site staff members when necessary Vacancy Requirements: Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution    Mandatory Able to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid motorcycle riding licence    Mandatory Proficiency in computer application    Mandatory Must be able to write brief reports and keep records    Mandatory Excellent communication and organizational skills    Mandatory Three years of working experience as a counselor    Mandatory Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills    Mandatory Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity    Mandatory Ability to foster trust and open-communication with study participants    Mandatory Good problem solver and communicator    Mandatory Experience in participants follow-up/tracing    Mandatory Experience working with infants    Mandatory Experience in HIV Counseling    Mandatory Experience with data entry    Mandatory Have worked in a research environment    Mandatory go to method of application »