The Community Interviewer will report directly to the Research Scientist, he/she will be responsible for consenting study participants, collecting timely and accurate data in his/her assigned households.
S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Essential Requirements:
O-level Secondary Education with a Minimum grade of C-(Minus)
Good English, Swahili and Dholuo, both spoken and written
Ability to ride a motorcycle
Knowledge of office computer packages or ability to work with smart phones
Must be able to write brief reports and keep records.
MUST be a resident or willing to live and work in Alego Usonga
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities.
The Community Interviewers’ responsibilities shall include and not be limited to the following:
Consent study participants
Collect a blood sample by fingerpick (adults) and/or heelprick (infants)
Prepare a Dried Blood Spots (DBS) on filter paper
Prepare Blood slides (BS)
Perform a Malaria RDT.
Complete study forms accurately and completely
Ensure proper labelling, storage and tracking of samples and work with
the Research
Scientist to arrange for transport to the laboratory
Conduct interviews with study participants within the study villages
Communicate with the Research Scientist on field issues
Ensure that one has requisite supplies in good time
Attend study field meetings and report on progress of work
Be courteous, respectful, proactive, conscientious, punctual, honest, and hardworking
Work closely with the Data Manager to solve queries
Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the study management.
Must be able to relate well with Ministry of Health staff and the community
