Job Description
Vacancy No. CGHR/396/12/24
Project description: The Family Health Unit (FHU) is a division within Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI) Centre for global health research (CGHR). Currently, FHU conducts clinical,
epidemiological, and behavioral research with a growing focus on maternal and child health. The
division seek to promote effective interventions and foster positive health outcomes within the
communities it serves. FHU has a vacancy as follows:
Position: Data Clerk (Community Interviewer) Job Group/KMR 10 ( 4 positions)
Location: Siaya County
Reports to: Study Coordinator
a) Job Descriptions
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: -
• Recruit and consent study participants;
• Schedule participant for home follow ups and clinic visits;
• Perform a Malaria RDT;
• Ensure accurate completeness of study forms;
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and lias with the study coordinator to
arrange for transport to the laboratory;
• Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages;
• Carry out community mobilization and sensitization for the TSCV trial;
• Educate the community on the TSCV and communicate with the study coordinator on the
concerns and all the field issues;
• Ensure that s/he has requisite supplies in good time;
• Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work;
• Work closely with the Clinical officer and Data Manager to solve queries;
• Must be able to relate well with the MOH staff, CHVs and the community;
• Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
b) Person Specifications
• Be a holder of KCSE mean grade D+ and above or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Be fluent in both written and oral Luo, English & Swahili languages;
• Have a GCP certificate;
• Be able to ride motorcycle and possess a valid motorcycle license;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Experience in data collection using electronic device e.g. smartphone or tablet;
• Must be able to write brief reports and keep records;
• Be a resident or willing to live and work in the study area;
• Experience in working in a trial study and household survey will be an advantage;
• Experience in collection of blood samples also an added advantage.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Planning and Organization Skills
ii. Communication Skills
iii. Interpersonal Skills
iv. Team player
Terms of employment: This is a one (1) year contract, renewable subject to availability of funds,
with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated scale and applicable scheme of
service.