Principal Investigator at Research Care and Training Program in Kisumu

Job Title: Principal Investigator

Location: Kisumu

Duration: Six Months

Vacancy No: FN-064-07-2013

RCTP - Nyanza
Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

We have vacancies for a team required for the new study on injection drug use and HIV risk in Nyanza Province

Position: Research Coordinator / Interviewer


Job Summary;
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Coordinator and Interviewer will manage the daily operations and conduct interviews for the study.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the design of study protocols,
Maintaining human subjects protocols,
Conducting pilot interviews,
Generating progress reports, training and supervising staff,
Overseeing all aspects of quantitative and qualitative data collection and management, including assuring the security and integrity of all data files.
Interviewing study participants
Conducting epidemiologic surveys and in-depth interviews with active drug users.
Wide variety of field-related activities, including participant recruitment and field-based behavioral observations and interviews that require sensitivity, ingenuity, and flexibility.
Assisting with data entry, transcription and translation of in-depth interviews
Data analysis, and interpretation and publication of results in a wide variety of venues.
Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum requirements:
A degree in Social sciences, Health Sciences, community development, Social Work or Equivalent
Fluency (written and verbal) in English, Swahili, and Dholuo
Computer skills
Prior research experience;
Prior project coordination experience preferred.

Other Skills and Attributes:
Must be mature, responsible, dependent, highly organized, motivated
Able to maintain the highest ethical standards in conducting research.
Some prior health-related research experience is preferred including conducting surveys and/or in-depth interviews
Interest in health issues related to drug use and a passion for working with socially marginalized populations highly desired.

How to Apply:
All applications should be sent to the address below :
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert on the envelope.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 07/08/2013