Job Description
Vacancy No: CGHR/222/11/21
Position: Clerk (Community Interviewer) KMR 10 – (20 positions)
Location: Kisumu (Manyatta)
Reports to: Field Supervisor
Essential Requirements:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade D plus).
• Certificate in computer packages
• Must be residents of the study sites
• Good command of Luo, English, Swahili languages is required
• Have at least one year experience in collection of epidemiological and demographic data
Desired Skills, Competences and Abilities
• Field data collection
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively
• High level of attention to detail in data management
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collect demographic and morbidity data from study participants according to GCP standards using
netbooks or tablets
2. Ensure that all the study questionnaires are completely filled during the interview
3. Resolve all forms with discrepancies and keep good documentation of work done.
4. Attend all weekly meetings in time and report on progress of work
5. Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual and hardworking
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is three months (3) contract. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale
depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
• Contact telephone number