Purpose
The purpose of the internship is to be trained in recruitment and retention activities for a research clinic team.
The field officer intern will be trained on the following responsibilities:-
Support the retention teamstaff meetings, and other events as needed.
Bring to the study teams’ att in activities aimed at maintaining high retention of study participants.
Conduct outreach activities in order to maintain high retention of study participants.
Participate in trainings, team/ention any problems, challenges, observed in study activities
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Education and Professional Training
Diploma in counseling, social work, nursing or clinical medicine from a recognized Institution
Training in reproductive health sciences would be an added advantage

Competencies
Basic counseling
Basic IT and social media skills
Experience
Experience on health issues with communities
Basic knowledge of reproductive health
Prior work experience with young women
Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

Please Note:
i. A stipend will be provided.
ii. Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through e-mail: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 19th May, 2021
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.