Opening Date: 27th October 08 Vacancy No.K122/10/08
Project Description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the program has a vacancy in the DSS Project.
POSITION: Field Coordinator- (MR 9-11) (Job Group M-P)
LOCATION: Kisumu based, with field work in Bondo and Siaya Districts
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT
* Must be a holder of a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences
* Fluent in English and Kiswahili (written and oral
* At least three years experience supervising data collection/field work
DESIRED QUALILITIES
* Master’s Degree in Public Health or social sciences
* Fluency in Dho-Luo desired
* Ability to spend at least 50% of time in the field
* Ability to supervise others, while also working as part of a larger team
* Ability to communicate well with supervisors and other stakeholders
Position description: The Field Supervisor will oversee the entire DSS field data collection, including the collection of all household and facility-based data (most of this data is collected on PDA’s). S/he will also be required to monitor data quality and thoroughness, supervise data collection staff, and write-up reports. S/he will report directly to the DSS Chief in Kisumu.
Specific tasks and responsibilities:
1. Oversee the collection of household and clinic/hospital data
2. Establish and maintain a quality control system using frequent checks of information gathered to ensure high quality data collection in the field.
3. Ensure integrity and completeness of data to international research standards.
4. Maintain a full staff of qualified workers at all times
5. Be able to identify and solve problems in a timely way
6. Ensure good collaborative relationship with supervisor and other counterparts
7. Analyze data and maintain biweekly reports as well as summary reports
8. Perform all other requested duties.
Terms of employment: A six (6)1 year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
3 letters of reference
Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information
Copies of Certificates or transcripts
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN: 9th November 2008
To: The Human Resources Manager KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. BOX 1578-40100, 40100, KISUMU or e-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Monday, October 27, 2008
Field Coordinator- (MR 9-11) (Job Group M-P)
