Key Responsibilities:

• Gaining a thorough understanding of the study design and objectives to ensure the successful implementation of study activities in strict compliance with the study protocol.
• Establishing rapport with potential and enrolled study participants and introducing the study to them.
• Conducting recruitment, screening, and obtaining informed consent from participants.
• Collaborating with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to navigate study communities and conduct population censuses and household enumerations.
• Uploading and backing up data collected using study tablet computers daily.
• Measuring participants’ health metrics, such as blood pressure, height, and weight, as directed.
• Providing comprehensive HIV testing services, including pre-test counseling, conducting rapid HIV tests, post-test counseling, and referring participants as appropriate based on test outcomes.
• Performing phlebotomy and collecting blood samples from participants.
• Offering support and information to study participants as needed.
• Tracing participants, filing, and maintaining accurate study documents.
• Entering data in real-time into the Open MRS system and assisting with correcting frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
• Ensuring proper documentation in all study Case Report Forms (CRFs) and Ministry of Health (MOH) forms and registers.
• Performing other duties as assigned by study coordinators.
• Generating weekly retention reports and sharing them with the Retention Coordinator.
• Sending appointment reminders to study participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, or Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized institution. 
• A valid practicing license where applicable.  
• Additional training in research ethics is an advantage.  
• Prior research experience is an added advantage. 
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and collaborate effectively to resolve challenges.
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
• Capacity to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling participant records. 
• Ability to ride a motorbike, with a valid riding license, is an added advantage.