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Business Management and Administration

Field Officer Intern at KEMRI Internship

Purpose

The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team.

The field officer intern will be trained on the following responsibilities:-

  • Support the retention team in activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants.
  • Conduct outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
  • Participate in trainings, team/staff meetings, and other events as needed.
  • Bring to the study teams’ attention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Professional Training

  • Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
  • Training in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies

  • Basic counseling skills
  • Basic IT and social media skills

Experience

  • Experience on health issues with communities
  • Basic knowledge of reproductive health
  • Prior work experience with young women

Terms of Engagement:

  • Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

Please Note:

  • A stipend will be provided.
  • Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover

Method of Application

  • All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
  • Must include a current CV with names of at least (two) 2 referees. Please attach letters of recommendation from the referees (must have worked with them before).
  • Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
  • Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
  • Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
  • Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
  • Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listedabove should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 2nd June, 2022.

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