NRHS AccuCirc Study Project Coordinator Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Kisumu dedicated to improving the reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has a variety of research projects, it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and it is working with the Ministry of Health to provide both adult and early infant male circumcision services in Kenya.  

Job Title: AccuCirc Study Project Coordinator

Location: Kisumu and surrounding areas

Reporting to:  NRHS Scientific Director and Principal Investigator

Contract Type:  One year, renewable (project duration three years)

Salary:  Commensurate with experience/education

Job Description:

• Oversee all aspects of the AccuCirc study of infant male circumcision
• Ensure adherence to study protocols. 
• Train and manage project team.
• Prepare comprehensive timely project reports.
• Oversee quality of services and research practice.
• Oversee community outreach and infant circumcision education and mobilization activities
• Represent NRHS and the AccuCirc study to the MoH, Male Circumcision Taskforces, donors, and others as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor`s degree in a health-related field
• Licensed health provider (nurse, clinical officer or medical officer)
• Minimum of five years job experience including experience in management
• Previous research experience 
• Familiarity with the Kenyan health system and governmental structures
• Fluency in spoken and written English 
• Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills 
• Computer literacy; capability in data management and analyses a plus
• Experience with infant circumcision and/or theatre experience
• Maternal, neonatal and child health experience
• Newborn basic life support certification
• MPH or equivalent is preferred

Applications Should Include:

• Cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
• Current CV
• Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title "AccuCirc Project Coordinator" on the subject line. 

Applications submitted by October 10, 2014.