Kemri RCTP SEARCH Surveillance Officer Job in Suba Kenya

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 in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
 

RCTP is seeking motivated, proactive individuals to fill the following positions in the Sustainable East African Research on Community Health (SEARCH) Study. 

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 Surveillance Officer

(1 Position)
 

Reports to: SEARCH Data Coordinator
 

Duty Station: Suba
 

Duration: Annual Renewable Contract,
 

Vacancy Number: FN-044-07-2013
 

Job Summary: Surveillance of SEARCH study activities based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in 12 study communities in Suba and Rongo, Kenya
 

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the hospital’s triage area to review the chief complaint of all presenting patients.
• Determine whether any of the presenting patients fit the case definitions for surveillance.
• If the case definitions are met, complete the data collection form
• Ensure that supplies are sufficient, and re-order as necessary.
• Work closely with the national surveillance coordinator who will oversee activities at the sentinel sites.
• Work closely with the hospital disease surveillance to detect and prevent/contain any outbreak
• Coordinate implementation of sub-studies as planned by the SEARCH study
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities to document activities and provide quality assurance to improve project service delivery

Key Requirements:
 

Education and Prior Work Experience

• Diploma in Research Methodology or other relevant qualifications.
• Must have evidence of involvement in community health work.
• Must be registered by the authorizing board.
• 1 year Experience Providing clinical research services in health institution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fluency in Dholuo, English and Kiswahili (written and oral).
• Excellent social, communication and listening skills, open-minded personality.
• Non-judgmental and able to create rapport with people. Ability to work independently as well as an active member of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office use is required

Applications must include the following:

• A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
• A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
• Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
• At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 12th July 2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
 

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
 

Note: Please write the Position and Vacancy Number indicated in the advert on the envelope and in the subject Line for electronic applications.