Key Responsibilities:
- Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
- Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
- Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
- Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
- Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
- Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
- Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
- Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
- Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
- Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
- Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
- Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
- Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
- Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
- Sending appointment reminders to study participants.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution.
- A valid practicing license where applicable.
- Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.
- Prior research experience is an added advantage.
- Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records.
- Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.
Application Ends on: 02/24/25 5:00:00 PM
