A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individual to fill in the following position: Field Officer Intern (One position) –To be based in Nairobi

Purpose

The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team.
The field officer intern will be trained on the following responsibilities:–

• Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants.
• Conduct outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
• Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.
• Bring to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Professional Training

• Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
• Training in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies

• Basic counseling skills
• Basic IT and social media skills
• Experience on health issues with communities
• Basic knowledge of reproductive health
• Prior work experience with young women

Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

How to Apply
Please Note:
i. A stipend will be provided.
ii. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through email: [email protected] not later than 2nd June 2022.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH, AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.