Community Liaison Officer - Kisii at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary point of contact for the community, keeping them informed about project progress, plans, and any relevant updates
• Help ensure that the project aligns with the community's needs and expectations, addressing any potential cultural or social sensitivities
• Map screening locations and mobile community members for screening and follow-up, ensuring smooth coordination between the research team, the screening team, and the hospital staff.
• Coordinate community eye health outreach programmes, including planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and post-event reporting.
• Conduct health education sessions in communities to raise awareness about the EARN trial
• Distribute health education materials tailored to local communities to support community mobilization and awareness about the trial.
• Ensure screening, outreach, and research activities comply with public health guidelines, hospital policies, and donor requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the County and sub-county health departments, Operations Eyesight Universal, Kisii Eye Hospital, and community health promoters to support outreach efforts and referral networks.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Public Health, Social science, or Mass communication & Journalism    Mandatory
• Experience in coordinating community eye health outreach programmes    Mandatory
• Knowledge of research ethics and good clinical practice    Mandatory
• Willingness to live in Kisii County and travel extensively within the area    Mandatory
• Community mobilization    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Problem-solving skills    Mandatory
• Project planning and management    Mandatory
• Customer relations management    Mandatory