Community Health Worker - Migori, Homa-Bay, Kisii and Kisumu

Job Title/Designation

Community Health Worker - Migori, Homa-Bay, Kisii and Kisumu

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:

# Description. Requirement Type 1 Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution Mandatory 2 Able to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid motorcycle riding licence Mandatory 3 Proficiency in computer application Mandatory 4 Must be able to write brief reports and keep records Mandatory 5 Excellent communication and organizational skills Mandatory 6 Three years of working experience as a counselor Mandatory 7 Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills Mandatory 8 Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity Mandatory 9 Ability to foster trust and open-communication with study participants Mandatory 10 Good problem solver and communicator Mandatory 11 Experience in participants follow-up/tracing Mandatory 12 Experience working with infants Mandatory 13 Experience in HIV Counseling Mandatory 14 Experience with data entry Mandatory 15 Have worked in a research environment Mandatory