Program Description: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be conducting a large community-based study of Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB) aimed at reducing malaria transmission in western Kenya. The 3-year project is part of a larger international ATSB consortium involving three countries in Africa, and international partners in the UK and USA. As part of this effort, KEMRI is searching for an exceptional trial manager with three years of relevant work experience to lead the study team.

J/G KMR 10

No of Positions: 6

Location: Alego Usonga

Reports to: Research Scientist

Job Description

The Community Interviewer will report directly to the Research Scientist, he/she will be responsible for consenting study participants, collecting timely and accurate data in his/her assigned households. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity

Essential Requirements:

• O-level Secondary Education with a Minimum grade of C-(Minus)
• Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
• Ability to ride a motorcycle
• Knowledge of office computer packages or ability to work with smart phones
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.
• MUST be a resident or willing to live and work in Alego Usonga

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.

• The Community Interviewers’ responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:
• Consent study participants
• Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (adults) and/or heelprick (infants)
• Prepare a Dried Blood Spots (DBS) on filter paper
• Prepare Blood slides (BS)
• Perform a Malaria RDT.
• Complete study forms accurately and completely
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with the Research
• Scientist to arrange for transport to the laboratory
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages
• Communicate with the Research Scientist on field issues
• Ensure that one has requisite supplies in good time
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work
• Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking
• Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
• Must be able to relate well with Ministry of Health staff and the community.

Terms of Employment: 1(one) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with probation in the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI pay grade depending on education and experience