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Title : Recruiter / Tracer
Location : Kisumu
Reporting To : Research Director
NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions in a Penile Microbiome study (Afya Jozi, Afya Jamii) Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health.
Purpose: Carry out & coordinate all mobilization and tracing activities in the district
Duties & Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with study team, develop and implement recruitment strategy for research study participants.
- Provide recommendations for modification of recruitment and tracing protocols as needed, including narrative reports as requested.
- Linking up and working together with various stakeholders in Kisumu District in the promotion of research study participant recruitment in Kisumu district
- Assist in implementation of recruitment sessions at public places such as bus stages and beaches
- Support the development of key messages and coming up with innovative ways of recruiting research study participants from the community.
- With the Project Coordinator, develop strong relationships with selected CBOs and work with them for recruitment of research study participants
Qualifications and competencies
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a recruiter/tracer for male circumcision or for a research study.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to speak and write English
- Native DhoLuo speaker and able to speak KiSwahili
- A diploma in social work & community related studies or equivalent professional level
Desirable attributes:
- Ability to lead
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Proactive and reliable
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
Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line. Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 24th February, 2014
