Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS)seeks highly qualified candidates for the following positions in a Penile Microbiome study (Afya Jozi, Afya Jamii)

• To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
• Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
• Screen and treat STIs; give health education on HIV and STI prevention and reproductive health.
• Provide VMMC services.
• To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioural and health information.
• Collect biological specimens for research study purposes, including but not limited to: serum, urine, vaginal swab, cervicovaginal lavage, penile swab, urethral swab, oral swab, rectal swab
• Conduct medical examinations, including speculum and bimanual examinations, and provide treatment at both scheduled and unscheduled visits, refer clients to appropriate providers for specialised management of their conditions.
• Liaise with the cleaners to ensure that clinical space is cleaned after and in readiness for patients.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilisation of the instruments that are used in the medical examination in liaison with the cleaning staff.
• Maintain a regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.
• Take an active role in the training of Nurses and other Clinical Officers in the research project.
• Dispense medication as needed; ensure patient safety; prevent and treat any medical emergency
• Discuss return appointments as per study protocol.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Prepare and implement infection control protocol and monitor that infection prevention standards are followed properly.
• Ensure coordination of clinical activities with the laboratory, data entry staff, nurse, counselor and receptionist.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for project resources entrusted to you.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepare and deliver narrative oral or written reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Work with Medical Director to revise/maintain appropriate referral options for clients.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years working experience as RCO.
• Minimum of two years in clinical research.
• Experience with VMMC, Obstetrics & Gynecology preferable.
• Must be registered in Kenya to  Practice as a Clinical officer
• A diploma or equivalent  in clinical medicine & surgery
• Training and certification in STI and VMMC desirable
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable

• To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
• Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
• Provide voluntary HIV testing and counseling services; screen and treat STIs; give health education on HIV and STI prevention and reproductive health.
• Provide VMMC services.
• To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic, behavioural and health information.
• Collect biological specimens for research study purposes, including but not limited to: serum, urine, vaginal swab, cervicovaginal lavage, penile swab, urethral swab, oral swab, rectal swab
• Conduct medical examinations, including speculum and bimanual examinations, and provide treatment at both scheduled and unscheduled visits, refer clients to appropriate providers for specialised management of their conditions.
• Liaise with the cleaners to ensure that clinical space is cleaned after and in readiness for patients.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilisation of the instruments that are used in the medical examination in liaison with the cleaning staff.
• Maintain a regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.
• Take an active role in the training of Nurses and other Clinical Officers in the research project.
• Dispense medication as needed; ensure patient safety; prevent and treat any medical emergency
• Discuss return appointments as per study protocol.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Prepare and implement infection control protocol and monitor that infection prevention standards are followed properly.
• Ensure coordination of clinical activities with the laboratory, data entry staff, nurse, counselor and receptionist.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for project resources entrusted to you.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepare and deliver narrative oral or written reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Work with Medical Director to revise/maintain appropriate referral options for clients.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned.

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a recognized institution/organization.
• Experience in reproductive health research is preferred.
• Experience in VMMC is preferred.
• A Diploma in Nursing / counseling studies and Syndromatic management of STIs
• Must be registered to Practice as a nurse in Kenya
• Must be certified to provide HIV counseling and testing services
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

• Prepare the laboratory equipment and specimens for tests.
• Assist in collecting and performing quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis of blood, serum, urine and other biological specimens from study patients.
• Laboratory assay tests will include, but not be limited to: light microscopy, culture, antibody testing, specimen staining.
• Keep proper and clear documents of tests performed and results as per protocol.
• Record test results in research study databases.
• In partnership with the procurement and stores, manage the consumables and equipment inventory and place timely orders for re-stocking of necessary items.
• Assist and participate in the collection and packaging of specimens for transfer to other labs.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for NRHS resources assigned to you.
• Maintain high standards in good laboratory practice (GLP), laboratory safety, and laboratory hygiene/ infection control.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism in the conduct of laboratory duties.
• Any other official duty that relates to your work.

• Must have excellent knowledge and previous experience in microbiology and light microscopy.
• Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a busy clinical or research laboratory with previous work in microbiology.
• Good laboratory and analytical skills.
• At least a diploma in Medical Laboratory technology
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technicians Board.

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

• Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
• Processes research study and patient documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.
• Enters clients and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
• Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
• Verifies entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
• Tests clients and account system changes and upgrades by inputting new data; reviewing output.
• Secures information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a research setting.
• Sound knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Stata or its equivalent. Working knowledge of MS Access is desirable.
• A diploma in Information Technology or data management or equivalent professional level

• Confidentiality
• Thoroughness
• Data Entry Skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

• 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

• 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

• Ability to lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

• Receive office Visitors and incoming calls and forward them to the appropriate officers.
• Assist in sending goods through courier services or any other appropriate mode.
• Receive and identify potential research participants.
• Scheduling and registering study participants for study visits and clinical visits.
• Initiate and maintain research records for study participants; identifying, rectifying, and reporting missing components.
• Assist in supervision of photocopying and arranging of monthly financial receipts.
• Ensure all files and records are managed appropriately.
• File data and perform other routine clerical tasks as assigned for other departments.
• Order and maintain relevant office supplies for effectiveness of office duties.
• Operate a variety of standard office machines including computers, phone, fax, photocopying machines among others.
• Assisting with study documents and sensitive materials while maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinating travel and accommodation logistics for NRHS staff.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness / hygiene and tidiness within the office.
• Any other official duties assigned by your immediate supervisor or senior staff members

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant in a busy clinical or research environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. 
• A diploma in secretarial/administrative studies or equivalent professional level experience.

• Confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable

• 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