Home-Based Partner Education and Testing (HOPE) Study
Position:Community Health Workers (3
male and 3 female positions)
Reporting to:Principal Investigator
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer
questionnaires to participants using smart phones
- Perform
Home Based Testing and Counseling
- Present
basic education about HIV testing and prevention
- Convey
the importance of facility delivery and exclusive breastfeeding
- Ensure
proper administration of consent procedures
- Map
household locations using smart phone’s GPS capabilities
- Prepare
field reports and progress reports for the study coordinator
- Work
collaboratively with an opposite gendered health worker
- Ensure
that data are collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies
- Conduct
participant follow-up activities and feedback sessions
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of an O-Level Certificate Mean Grade C (Plain)
- Certificate
in HTC or PITC
- Training
in research ethics
- Minimum
of 6 months previous experience with field research activities
- Experience
with community mobilization.
- Basic
computer skills particularly for Word-processing, spreadsheets and e-mail
- Familiarity
with the Kisumu region and geography
- Strong
communication skills in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo
Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:
- Experience
in research, health and development
- Minimum
of one year work experience in HTC service provision
- Diploma
in psychology, sociology, Social Sciences, Community Work, Public Health,
or Nursing
- Familiarity
with smart phone technology for data collection
- Attention
to detail and good work ethic
- Flexible
and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Respectful,
punctual, hardworking, conscientious
- Ability
to work effectively as a member of a collaborative team
Expectations:
Full-time position
Position length is 21 months, provided good performance
Yearly contracts offered based on period in financial year
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Based in Kisumu, with travel throughout the surrounding area as
needed
Interested individuals who meet the above qualifications should submit a letter of application via email to hope.study.ke@gmail.com and attach copies of their updated CVs by 04 March, 2013, indicating the title on the subject line.
Interested individuals who meet the above qualifications should submit a letter of application via email to hope.study.ke@gmail.com and attach copies of their updated CVs by 04 March, 2013, indicating the title on the subject line.
Additionally, one letter of reference should be included, along
with the contact information for 2 additional references.
