Research Assistant - Suba

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Counselling, Community Development or related fields
  
• Computer proficient with good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
  
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
  
• Prior knowledge of HTS provision is desired
  

• Understand the study design and objectives to assist in the successful implementation of the study testing activities
  
• Screen, recruit, and consent study participants
  
• Offer HIV testing to study participants in the clinic setting as per the MOH algorithm
  
• Intervention delivery (at baseline enrollment and via SMS messaging)
  
• Implementation of study questionnaires and standard operating procedures,
  
• Follow up participants for retesting in the study
  
• Participant endpoint ascertainment, and training facility staff on study requirements
  
• Provide information and support to study participants
  
• Communicate with the Study Coordinator and other HODs regularly on study progress
  
• Ensure compliance to protocol and procedures for the study
  
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HIV testing progress as per study protocol
  
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator