VARIOUS JOB OPPORTUNITIES -Deadline Kesho, Friday July 11, 2013 at 3:09pm 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). RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES)program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya. RCTP is seekingmotivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in theSustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study. SEARCH is a five-yearcluster randomized trial to test whether universal ART can improve health,Educational, and economic outcomes. We are going to beconducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi-diseasediagnostic health campaigns. We will also besupporting ART delivery through FACES clinics. Job Title: Administration Assistant (1 Position) Reports to: Administration Coordinator Duty Station: Suba/Mbita Duration: Annual Renewable Contract Vacancy Number: FN-049-07-2013 Duties and responsibilities · Man the reception and direct visitors torespective office · Receives and inspects all incoming materials andreconciles with purchase orders; processes and distributes documentation withpurchase orders; reports, documents and tracks damages and discrepancies onorders received. · Receive orders from user department. · Maintains the reception area and stores area ina neat and orderly manner · Answers questions regarding procedures and resolvesdiscrepancies regarding receipts, deliveries, warranties, repairs and surplusproperty · Considerable skill in operation of a computer,proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs · Maintain inventory records · Maintain asset register · Maintain service schedule for office equipmentand generator. Minimum Qualifications · O-Level School Certificate. · At least a Certificate in either BusinessAdministration, project management or purchasing and procurement · At least one year’s experience in a busy,preferably research setting · Proficiency in MS Office software Skills andSpecifications · Ability to operate office equipment · Ability to provide quick solutions to problems. · Good communication skills. · Good Interpersonal relations. · Capable of working for long hours and sometimesat odd situations. Applications mustinclude the following: · A cover letter stating current work (ifapplicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project · A current CV with names and telephone contactsfor at least 2 referees · Copies of academic and professional certificatesand copy of the latest pay slip Atleast two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers Job Title: SEARCH Nurse - ART Delivery (6 Positions) Reports to: SEARCH ART Coordinator Duty Station: Suba / Mbita and Rongo / Uriri Districts Duration: Annual Renewable Contract Vacancy Number: FN-052-07-2013 Job Summary: Provision of ART services based on the SEARCH studyprotocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba. Duties and responsibilities include: · Obtain consent/assent for study enrolment. · Assist in the physical examination of studyparticipants. · Assist in follow up of study participants. · Offer HIV counseling, care and support to studyparticipants. · Provide pre/post test counseling and adherencecounseling to participant. · Offer contraception counseling and providecontraceptive methods at the site. · Completing case report forms. · Assist in follow-up of laboratory results. · Perform accurate record keeping and check studyforms for completeness and accuracy each day. · Schedule follow-up visits. · Respond to questions about the study posed byparticipants and the community. · Maintain a good relationship with the communityand other clinic staff. · Develop an in depth understanding of the study’sgoals and the logistics required to conduct the study · Report problems encountered to study supervisorand consult appropriately. · Attend meetings related to the study. · Performs other duties assigned by the studymanager and designated supervisors Key Requirements: Education and Prior Work Experience Required: · Diploma in Nursing and must be registered byrelevant body · At least one year experience with clinicalresearch · Minimum 2 years of experience in HIV ClinicalCare including anti retroviral · Experience implementing and supervising research(public health or clinical studies) Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities · Must be a team player and motivator · Excellent interpersonal and communicationskills: 1. Communicateeffectively both orally and in writing in English and Dholuo 2. Maintainfrequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype 3. Diplomaticwith strong leadership skills. 4. Keento detail · Able to monitor, gather and evaluate informationof broad scope and complexity · Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, andwork with others to resolve challenges · Competent with computer software applicationsincluding Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) andinternet-based applications · Interest in working in an innovative anddemanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in southern NyanzaProvince Applications mustinclude the following: · A cover letter stating current work (ifapplicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project · A current CV with names and telephone contactsfor at least 2 referees · Copies of academic and professional certificatesand copy of the latest pay slip · At least two recommendation letters, preferablyfrom previous employers Job Title: SEARCH Clinical Officer - ART Delivery (3 Positions) Reports to: SEARCH ART Coordinator Duty Station: Suba Duration: Annual Renewable Contract, Vacancy Number: FN-046-07-2013 Job Summary: Provision of ART services based on the SEARCH studyprotocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba Duties and responsibilities include: · Register, determine, consent/assent studyparticipants and assist with eligibility screening and enrolment of studyparticipants. · Conduct follow up visit on study participants. · Conduct physical and medical examinations forstudy participants. · Complete case report forms and report allpossible SAEs. · Perform clinical assessment of participants,interpret laboratory results and follow up · Carry out medical examinations and manageadverse events among study participants. · To assist with the organization and managementof follow-up visits. · Ensure participants access to standard of careon the control arm. · Prepare and counsel participants for HAARTinitiation and prescribe standard regimen as per the study protocol. · Perform accurate record keeping and check studyforms for completeness and accuracy each day. · Schedule follow-up visits. · Respond to questions about the study posed byparticipants and the community. · Maintain a good relationship with the communityand other clinic staff. · Must develop an in depth understanding of thestudy’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study. · Report problems encountered to study coordinatorand consult appropriately. · Attend meetings related to the study. · Performs other duties assigned by the studymanager and designated supervisors Key Requirements: Education and Prior Work Experience Required: · Diploma in clinical medicine and Surgery · At least one year experience with clinicalresearch · Minimum 2 years of experience in HIV ClinicalCare including anti retroviral · Experience implementing and supervising research(public health or clinical studies) Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities · Must be a team player and motivator · Excellent interpersonal and communicationskills: 1. Communicateeffectively both orally and in writing in English and Dholuo 2. Maintainfrequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype 3. Diplomaticwith strong leadership skills. 4. Keento detail · Able to monitor, gather and evaluate informationof broad scope and complexity · Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, andwork with others to resolve challenges · Competent with computer software applicationsincluding Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) andinternet-based applications · Interest in working in an innovative anddemanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in southern NyanzaProvince Applications mustinclude the following: · A cover letter stating current work (ifapplicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project · A current CV with names and telephone contactsfor at least 2 referees · Copies of academic and professional certificatesand copy of the latest pay slip Atleast two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers Job Title: District Program Officer (2 Positions) Reports to: SEARCH ART Coordinator Duty Station: Suba/Mbita and Rongo/Uriri Districts Duration: Annual Renewable Contract Vacancy Number: FN-047-07-2013 Job Summary SEARCH DPO has an overall responsibility for overseeing and improving theCLINIC services in the SEARCH health facilities, he/she will be coordinatingclinic activities, mentoring, reporting of Adverse events and supervising theFACES/MOH/SEARCH staff, compiling regular reports for the facilities, workingtogether with the FACES DPOs, He/she will be reporting to the districtcoordinator and the SEARCH ART coordinator Duties and Responsibilities · Developing clinic Standard Operating Procedures(SOPS) · Mentorship and supervision of lab techs in thedistrict · Compilation and reporting of clinic data · Work closely with the HF in charges · Reporting to the district Coordinator Qualifications: · At Diploma in clinical medicine, nursing orMedical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent · Medical training institution and be registeredwith the board. · Additional training in QA/QC and GCLP will be anadded advantage · At least 2 year’s experience preferably within abusy HIV care program. · Basic computer use and common software packagesi.e. word, excel, access and Internet · Self-motivated flexible individual who can workindependently. · Detail-oriented, organized, pro-active, and ableto thrive in a fast-paced environment. Applications mustinclude the following: · A cover letter stating current work (ifapplicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project · A current CV with names and telephone contactsfor at least 2 referees · Copies of academic and professional certificatesand copy of the latest pay slip · At least two recommendation letters, preferablyfrom previous employers All applications must besent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies whichshould be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 12th July2013:[email protected] Human Resources Manager KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program P. O Box 614-40100 Kisumu
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