NGO Jobs. Recruiter / Tracer

2014 NGO Jobs in Kenya

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

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.

Job Title : Recruiter / Tracer

Location : Kisumu

Reporting To : Research Director

Purpose: Carry out & coordinate all mobilization and tracing activities in the district

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications and competencies

• 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

Desirable attributes:

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

Applications Should Include:

• 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

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title on the subject line.

Applications should be received by the Human Resources Manager on or before 24th February, 2014