Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan NGO headquartered in Kisumu, with regional offices in eight counties. 

Duration: 6 months

Job Description: Reporting to the Study Coordinator, the Mobile Events Coordinator will organize activities during the mobile recruitment events.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop calendar of mobile events  and oversee the coordination of all the activities 
• Spearhead mobilization campaigns
• Ensure the mobile events are organized and coordinated, trouble shoot emerging problems, help with procedures during the events, and provide day-to-day support for the study as needed.
• Monitor participant flow and suggest/make changes as necessary.
• Serve as a liaison person between the IRDO, staff, study participants and the general community in the study region.
• Prepare and submit mobile events reports on a daily basis to the overall study coordinator.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigators.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in health related field or Social Sciences.
• Must have 2 years research study coordination experience, preferably HIV prevention research.
• Candidates with a diploma in Community Health, Social Work or related fields, coupled with over 3 years experience will be considered.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work in challenging environments including long hours, weekends and public holidays when necessary without additional financial compensation.
• Applicants must be willing to reside in Homabay County, where the study will be conducted.
• Should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo (the local community language)

• Screen and recruit study participants.
• Communicate  about the study and referring relevant/complex questions to the coordinator or Principal Investigator
• Administer consent and baseline and follow up questionnaires; ensure accurate documentation of research data.
• Obtain, label and package laboratory samples from the participants
• Conduct clinical follow up and document communications with study participants.
• Manage and ensure safe custody and prudent use of study supplies at the study site
• Ensure confidentiality of any information relating to study is maintained.
• Attend and participate in collaborative, management and clinic meetings.
• Support other clinical duties in the study sites as and when feasible
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator, Mobile Events Coordinator, or Investigators

• Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine, with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience and ICT proficient.
• Must be registered with the relevant bodies and have a valid practice license
• Having at least 2 years of experience working in CCC or PSC, offering HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment and counselling services highly recommended.
• Should have at least 2 years research experience (involving collection of clinical specimens) with good report writing skills.
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving and networking skills.
• Should be a team player and a good communicator with the ability to work in a multicultural environment with minimum supervision.
• Must be a trained and experienced HTC counselor.
• Should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo (the local community language)
• Applicants must be willing to reside in Homabay County, where the study will be conducted.

• Support the recruitment of study participants
• Consent and enrol study participants
• Administer questionnaires
• Deliver study intervention packages
• Manage client flow during mobile events
• Maintain and file study documents
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator, Mobile Events Coordinator, or Investigators

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Work or related field.
• Working experience within HIV prevention setting preferred.
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and good inter-personal skills.
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo required.
• Basic knowledge of and experience in ICT required
• Experience with research/study protocols added advantage.
• Training in HTC required. 
• Applicants must be willing to reside in Homabay County, where the study will be conducted.

• Establish and maintain referred participant profiles
• Dispense study drugs and counsel patients on proper use of the various drugs dispensed.
•  Ensure that essential stocks are available in the pharmacy at all times.
• Monitor stock levels of study drugs and place orders as necessary
• Ensure receipt and proper storage of pharmaceuticals
• Keep appropriate documentation for accountability and research needs.
• Monitor storage conditions, expiry status and security of pharmaceuticals
• Monitor, document and report study drug related adverse events and adherence problems
• Other study related duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator or Investigators

• Holder of diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
• Must have a practice license duly issued by Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
• 2 years experience in a community or hospital pharmacy
• Good knowledge of essential drugs and medical supplies
• Ability to dispense, record and report accurately
• Good communication & interpersonal skills, flexible and with proven ability to work in a team
• Experience with research/study protocols will be an added advantage
• Applicants must be willing to reside in Homabay County, where the study will be conducted.
• Should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo (the local community language)

• Develop laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Process all study samples
• Compile laboratory data
• Any other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

• Holder of diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or similar qualification from a recognized medical training institution.
• Registered by the National Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board.
• At least 2 years experience preferably in a busy HIV care program.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently to improve standards.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with research/study protocols strongly encouraged.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the databases.
• Cleaning and ensuring completeness of electronic and hard copy data.
• Support biometric registration and verification of participants.
• Ensure all data (soft and hard copies) are documented and filed correctly.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator.

• Diploma in Data Management or Information Technology.
• 2 years experience in a data entry position.
• Good typing and data entry speed; attention to details and data accuracy.
• Understand the importance of quality and timely data.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Experience in research data entry, especially HIV, highly advantageous.

• Daily collection of laboratory supplies, samples and results to and from sites.
• Monthly collection of data reports from sites.
• Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other relevant staff.

• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of  D+.
• Current valid riding license.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Must be over 25 years of age.
• Good communication skills and a team player
• 2 years motorbike riding experience.
• Good knowledge of the County and its environs added advantage.
• Should be fluent in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo (the local community language)
• Experience in basic mechanical skills added advantage

• Cleaning and arranging the office
• Helping in office administrative duties.
• Preparing for meetings; receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mails; preparing outgoing mail for distribution
• Monitoring and maintaining office supplies; maintaining office filing and storage systems.
• Ensuring office equipment is properly maintained and serviced
• Run errands as requested, such as going to the post office and bank
• Any other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator, Data Manager and other study staff.

• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of C-plain
• Certificate in Business administration, secretarial studies or any other related field.
• Competency in computer skills including MS Office or equivalent.
• Internet skills including use of e-mail, group messaging and information gathering a must.
• 2 years relevant experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good communication & interpersonal skills, flexible and with proven ability to work in a team
• Should be fluent in English. Kiswahili and Dholuo (the local community language)