Job Vacancy: Research Assistants Mtoto Msafi II Study
The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women in Kenya.
The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women in Kenya.
NRHS has several projects researching on HIV prevention; it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention in various parts of Nyanza Province.
NRHS is seeking to hire Research Assistants for the Infant Circumcision “Mtoto Msafi II” project.
This study will be conducted in Rachuonyo North and South Districts to examine knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of parents about infant male circumcision.
Job Location: Rachuonyo North / Rachuonyo South in Homabay County
Contract: Short-Term
Duties will Include:
- Adhere to study Protocol
- Screen, recruit, consent and interview research participants
- Trace research participants in the community
- Data entry
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Study Coordinator
Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili
- Ability to discuss sexual behavior and HIV risk with men and women
- Familiarity with using computers and basic software packages (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Licensed motorbike rider
- Diploma-level qualification in a health related field
- Experience in conducting interviews or focus group discussions for research purposes preferred
- Experience in male circumcision projects is an added advantage
Applications Should Include:
- A cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications in the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
- A current CV
- Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees
Applications are submitted electronically to humanresources@nrhskenya.org and copy to fadera@nrhskenya.org with “Research Assistant Mtoto Msafi II Study” on the subject line.
Submission deadline: 17th May, 2013 at mid night.