Community Tracker

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Community Tracker – Kisumu

Key responsibilities

1. Offer HIV counselling and testing services to all participants at each required visit.
2. Develop and review participant recruitment SOP and implement strategies.
3. Conduct outreach activities and participant referrals.
4. Develop and offer Participant retention activities.
5. Obtain and update participant locator information.
6. Report writing on recruitment and retention strategies and updating of the community diary.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Sciences, social work, sociology, anthropology, psychological counseling, or other related fields.
• Certificate in HTS—All participants will be offered HIV testing and counselling services as a standard package of care for pre-exposure eligibility; the position requires individuals with HTS capability.Have good communication and social skills
• Have the Ability to work under pressure
• Are flexible and can multitask
• Have good report-writing skills and Proactive
• Have good Computer skills, especially the MS Office packages