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Program description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE COLL 26-Q) whose remit is to conduct HIV research with youth.
It is in this mandate that the following vacancies are to be filled.
1. Position: Assistant Research Officer
Vacancy No. K06/01/15
MR 9
(2 Positions)
Reporting To: Study Principal Investigators and Study Coordinator
Location: Siaya and Kisumu
Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, public Health, Community Health and development,

Project Management, Health Systems Research, Sociology, Psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Minimum of 2 years experience in public or behavioural health research, preferably HIV research, with a with 1 year experience conducting qualitative research with rural adolescent and adult populations.Desired Qualities

Ability to travel long distances and to work in diverse settings

Courteous, proactive, hardworking and have excellent Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis an added advantage

Attention to detail and good work ethics

Training in Research Methods an added advantageSkills and Abilities

Good facilitation and Interviewing skills

Ability to ride a motorbike

Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili and ability to speak, understand and translate Luo.2. Position: Research Officer (Study Coordinator)
Vacancy No. K07/01/15
1 Position
MR 11
Reporting To: Study Principal Investigators
Location: Siaya and Kisumu
Essential Qualifications

Masters Degree in a health-related discipline, e.g., nursing, global/public health, health systems research, psychology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Those who have completed Masters Programme coursework and are at the thesis stage with proven experience in research coordination can also apply.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in public or behavioral health research coordination, preferably HIV research with 2 years of experience in conducting research with rural adolescent/youth and adult populations

Training in Research Methods an added advantage

Previous experience with qualitative researchDesired Qualities

Ability to travel long distances and to work in diverse settings

Courteous, proactive, hardworking and have excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills

Knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis

Attention to detail and good work ethicsSkills and Abilities

Good coordination and leadership skills

Proven research presentation and results dissemination at scientific conferences an added advantage

Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili and ability to speak, understand and translate Luo.Applications MUST include the following:

Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)

Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and email address

3 Letters of reference from your referees

Copies of Certificates and transcriptsTerms of Employment: 1(one) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications are due no later than: 20th February 2015 to:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578,
Kisumu.
Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org
or log into our website: KEMRI Vacancies