NGO Diploma Jobs in Kenya-Research Counsellor
Reference Number: RCNIH280218
Employment Type: Full time
Category: Clinical Healthcare and Research
Job Grade: 4.01
Country: Kenya
Location: Mtwapa
JOB PURPOSE:
The position holder will work on the NIH-supported ‘Tambua Mapema Plus’ trial evaluating the impact of a novel screening programme to detect prevalent and acute HIV infection in adult patients and their partners seeking urgent care at 6 health facilities in Mtwapa and Shanzu. HIV-infected participants and their infected partners will be enrolled in an immediate treatment cohort at KEMRI-Mtwapa. Any identified HIV-negative partner will be enrolled in a PrEP cohort at KEMRI-Mtwapa. Field data collections will run for 2-years. The candidate will join a dynamic team that conducts different clinical epidemiology studies with key populations at the KEMRI clinic in Mtwapa.
Description:
REPORTING LINES:
- The post reports to the project manager.
JOB DIMENSIONS:
The position holder will spend 100% of their time at one of the six health facilities, and will make home visits to HIV-infected study participants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To conduct data collection, including observation of standard of care, and provision of the screening intervention.
- To screen for study eligibility, consent and enrol willing eligible adult study participants, and document reasons for refusals where applicable
- To carry out pre- and post-test HIV counselling services
- To offer assisted-partner notification services to HIV-infected participants
- To carry out data entry
- To make home visits.
- To adhere to standard operating procedures/ study specific procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in counselling, community development or equivalent.
- At least two years experience in counselling
- Qualified in HIV testing and counselling services (HTS)
SKILLS AND COMPETECIES:
- An experienced counsellor with documented experience in research
- Experienced in HIV testing and counselling, and NASCOP certified (desirable)
- Able to work independently, to prioritise work, and to give attention to detail
- A good communicator and team player
- Good listening skills, sensitivity and empathy
- Confidentiality, integrity, patience and calm disposition
- Good record keeping and basic report writing skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
