NRHS Anza Mapema Study Tracer / Peer Outreach Workers Job in Kisumu Kenya

Job Vacancies: Tracer / Peer Outreach Workers

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. 

NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. It runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention.
NRHS will be undertaking research to assess HIV prevention, treatment and care among a key population in Kisumu. The specific study activities include HIV testing and counseling, care and treatment, behavioral assessments and promotion of adherence to treatment. NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following position in the Anza Mapema Study

Job Title: Tracers / Peer Outreach Workers
Reporting To:  Peer Education Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities:

Carry out all study outreach activities include organizing for all the social mobilization activities in coordination with the District Social Mobilization Coordinator and the clinical teams.Carry out mapping of the area of operation in the target group, identification of all upcoming activities as per the community calendar the project may need to take part in within the areaEnsure tracking and reporting of all tracing activities in the area, targets set, challenges experienced and best practices noted.Ensure follow ups on agreed activities/strategies.In conjunction with study team, develop and implement recruitment strategy for research study participants. Experience counseling and educating key populations in HIV/STI prevention, care and treatmentQualifications and CompetenciesDiploma-level qualification in social work and community development or related studiesMinimum of 3 years relevant experience as a recruiter/tracer for a research study.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. MSM friendly or member of key populationCover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contactCurrent CVNames, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional refereesApply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title "Tracers/ Peer outreach workers" on the subject line. Applications submitted on or before 31st January, 2015 will receive preference.