RCTP Nyanza Home Based Testing SEARCH Assistant Coordinator Job in Suba Kenya

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between 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 over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
 

RCTP is seeking a motivated individual to fill the following vacancy for Sustainable East African Research for Community Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a five year cluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health, educational, and economic outcomes. 

We are going to be conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-disease diagnostic health campaigns. 

We will also be supporting ART delivery through FACES clinics.

Job Title: SEARCH Assistant Coordinator - Home-Based Testing

1 Position

Vacancy No. FN-013-02-2013

Reports to: SEARCH Study Coordinator
 

Duty Station: Suba with frequent travel to Rongo
 

Duration: Annual appointment, starting March 1, 2013
 

Job Summary: Overall coordination of 12 annual, multi-disease household-based testing campaigns in 12 communities in Nyanza, Kenya
 

Key Requirements:
 

Education

• University or bachelor’s degree or any relevant training

Prior Work Experience:
 

Required:

• Prior leadership experience managing teams

Preferred:

• Experience with supervising research (public health or clinical studies)
• Skills in grassroots community development programs, specifically health campaigns would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:

1. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Dholuo
2. Maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype
3. Diplomatic with strong leadership skills.

• Able to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
• Enthusiasm for community-based development work
• Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges
• Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based applications
• Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and mobilization of 12 home-based testing campaigns/year
• Regular meetings and communication with local leaders and Community Units
• Develop home-based testing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with support from the Study Coordinator
• Recruit, train and supervise field staff to conduct home-based testing according to the protocol

1. Detailed training on the implementation of protocols, SOPs and questionnaires
2. Provide mentorship and supervision

• Manage relationships with collaborating institutions and partners
• Participate in the ordering of supplies and equipment for home-based testing with appropriate use of local resources when available
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of petty cash
• Ensure all home-based testing activities are completed within the timeline of the study
• Provide monthly reports on the home-based testing activities and regularly communicate with the Study Coordinator
• Other duties as specified by the investigators or Study Coordinator

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter with current position and salary (if applicable), and date available
• A current CV
• At least two letters of recommendation
• Copies of official certificates
• Copy of the latest pay slip
• Names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
• An email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile)

Applications should be sent electronically to the email addresses below and followed with hard copies of the same to the address below:hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Closing Date: 14th February 2013
 

Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advertisement.
 

Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI-RCTP Nyanza
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.