Neurocognitive Tester Job in Nairobi - Impact of HIV on Neurodevelopment in Kenya (INK) Study

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Neurocognitive Tester (1 Position), INK Project

The Kenya Pediatric Studies (KPS) Team is looking for a Neurocognitive Tester for the Impact of HIV on Neurodevelopment in Kenya (INK) Study. 

The position is based in Nairobi.

The INK Study is funded by a 5 year grant from the National Institute of Health and is led by Dr. Sarah Benki-Nugent (Global Health, Univ. of Washington).  

The KPS Team is led by Dr. Dalton Wamalwa (Paediatrics, University of Nairobi) and Dr. Grace John-Stewart (Global Health, Univ. of Washington) and focuses on a variety of research questions related to care and management of HIV infected children.

Responsibilities:

• Become proficient in performing intensive child neurocognitive testing in a research environment
• Administer a battery of neurocognitive tests for cognitive ability, executive function, attention, motor skills, and school achievement in school-aged children.  The battery includes the following tests:

1. Test of Variables of Attention
2. Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function
3. Kauffman Assessment Battery for Children

• Maintain study participant confidentiality
• Respectfully interact with caregivers, and administer intake forms a detailed questionnaire to caregivers
• Be video recorded while conducting testing for team review in order to maintain high quality testing skills over the long term
• Review test forms for accuracy, completeness, and errors in real time
• Assist with video recording of testing for quality control and manage video files
• Assist with data entry and manage data collection forms
• Assist with visit scheduling
• Assist with any study implementation tasks for the KPS team

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a recognized institution with coursework in Psychology, major in Psychology is desired
• Interest in child development
• Strong rapport with small children
• Available to work 40 hours per week
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated track record for punctuality and reliability 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skills.  

The interview process will involve a half day training workshop for performing the Kauffman Assessment Battery for Children. 

Interested applicants should send the following to drirenenjenga@gmail.com by 25st March 2014.

• Cover letter stating current position of employment with responsibilities (if applicable), current salary and date of availability to begin work on the project
• Current Curriculum Vitae with e-mail address, telephone number, names and telephone contacts of at least three referees; copies of certificates; at least two (2) letters of recommendation (minimum) and a copy of last pay slip