NRHS Mtoto Msafi II Study Research Assistants Jobs in Rachuonyo, Homabay, Kenya

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. 

NRHS has several research projects focusing on HIV/STI prevention; it runs support groups for PLWHA and  Special Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention in various parts of Nyanza Region. 
 

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 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 openly 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 preferred
• Willingness to reside in Rachuonyo
• Past experience in infant male circumcision research 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 to be submitted electronically to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with “Research Assistant Mtoto Msafi II Study” on the subject line on or before 14th May, 2014.