The KEMRI/USA Medical Research Directorate-Kenya is a research organization affiliated with the Kenya Medical Research Institute. Our mission is to develop and test improved means for predicting, detecting, preventing and treating infectious diseases. We are looking for a motivated individual to fill the following position at the Kericho Field Station:

Title: Community Health Worker (1 post) Grade: KMR 8

 Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Position Summary:

The position serves as the POC for all community-related activities and carries out community mobilization for current and upcoming research studies.

a)   Job Specification:

The duties and responsibilities at this level will include the following:

1. Plan and execute community education and engagement that aim to create a research- literate
2. Assist with organizing stakeholder engagement meetings to sensitize, update and give feedback on the research studies to the site’s

• Survey and assessment of potential mobilization/recruitment

1. Mobilization of the target population to participate in Research
2. Ensure that the right study population is reached in the community and assess the participant for enrollment as per the protocol requirements
3. Maintain and update participants’ contact information to ensure

• Distribution of Information, Education and Communication (IEC)
• Compile and present reports required for different research

1. Promote other prevention
2. Maintain confidentiality of
3. Provide any necessary Psychosocial

• Reinforce adherence to study

b)  Person Specification Required

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

1. At least four (4) years of relevant work experience;
2. Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;

• Proficiency in computer application;

1. Demonstrated work performance and results; and
2. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the

c)   Key Skills and Competencies

1. Planning and Organization
2. Communication and report writing

• Excellent interpersonal

1. A good team

Terms of Employment:

One (1) year renewable contract.

Probation period for the first three (3) months Remuneration: Salary is based on the KEMRI salary scale.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their application letters, curriculum vitae, 3 testimonials, copies of certificates and daytime telephone contact(s) no later than 11th October 2023 to: [email protected]

KEMRI/ USAMRU-K IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WHO ARE ABLED DIFFERENTLY, 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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted.