FACES Nyanza Job in Suba Kenya- Research Assistant / HIV Test Counselor

Study Description: This position is supported by the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES), Research, Care and Training Program (RCTP) of the Centre for Microbiology Research (CMR), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). 

We are seeking a motivated, pro-active individual to work on the THINK2 and SToP Crypto Studies. 

THINK2 is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. 

SToP Crypto is a study of new combination oral therapies for early cryptococcal infection.
 

Position: Research Assistant / HIV Test Counselor 

Vacancy No.FN-08-01-2013
 

Location: Suba District (one position)
 

Key Requirements:

Education:

• At least Form IV certificate
• Certificate in HIV test counseling
• Certificate in Counseling, Community Health preferred

Experience:

• Experience with research preferred
• CCHA training and experience working within an HIV care setting preferred

Other skills:

• Valid motorcycle driving license preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with computers preferred
• Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects
• Administer surveys, take vital signs
• Perform HIV counseling and testing
• Tracing study participants
• Filing, maintaining study charts
• Accurate and prompt study documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Duration: Full time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
 

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); preferred duty site and whether willing to consider either duty site, and date available to start working for the study
• A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
• Name and phone number for two professional referees,
• Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,
• A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

The application should reach the following address below or send to HR@kemri-ucsf.org (cc: meyerac@kemri-ucsf.org) by 5 pm on 6th February 2013.
 

Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI – RCTP-FACES Program
Lumumba Health Centre
P. O Box 614-40100

Kisumu
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.