Community Liaison Officer - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to raise awareness about Research, SRH, Contraceptives, PrEP and the research study.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Organize and facilitate community outreach events, workshops, and informational sessions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for community members, addressing questions, concerns, and feedback about the research study.
• Collaborate with the research team to ensure community perspectives are integrated into study design and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate community engagement activities to ensure effectiveness and inclusivity.
• Advocate for the needs and interests of the community within the research clinic.
• Maintain accurate records of community interactions and outreach activities.
• Ensure participant recruitment and retention activities are in line with the site
• Oversee, mentor and support the outreach team in their community engagement and participant recruitment/retention efforts.
• Represent the study management in community meetings
• Establish and coordinate the site's CAB and related activities as per the CAB Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Formulate the study recruitment and retention plans, monitor & evaluate and provide technical support to achieve study targets.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).    Mandatory
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community engagement, public health, or a related role.    Mandatory
• Strong understanding of HIV prevention, FP/PrEP, and related public health issues.    Mandatory
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including vulnerable groups.    Mandatory
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.    Mandatory
• Proficiency in local language is an asset.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of research ethics and Good Participatory Practice is a plus.    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification    Mandatory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to convey complex medical and scientific information in an accessible and culturally appropriate manner.    Mandatory
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to build trust and rapport with diverse populations, including marginalized and at-risk communities.    Mandatory
• Empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution skills.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural, social, and economic factors affecting health behaviors.    Mandatory
• Experience working with diverse communities and vulnerable groups.    Mandatory
• Strong planning, time management, and multitasking abilities.    Mandatory
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.    Mandatory
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.    Mandatory
• Strong advocacy skills to represent community needs within the research team.    Mandatory
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).    Mandatory
• Familiarity with data collection and reporting tools is a plus.    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.    Added Advantage