Job Description
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (ORAL HEALTH), JOB GROUP KMR/8 –
(1 POSITION - CCR)
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
the supervision and guidance of a Senior Officer. The duties and responsibilities will
entail:-
a) Job Specification
i. Identify potential study participants to be entered into research studies.
ii. Prescreen potential participants.
iii. Trace participants for follow-up clinics;
iv. Collecting and analyzing community health data for planning health care
intervention programs;
v. Mobilizing communities to identify health challenges to facilitate development of
promotion materials;
vi. Participating in health education and promotion in the communities
vii. Working with health care teams as a Community health resource person;
viii. Perform any other duty as requested by the study team leader
b) Person Specification
i. Diploma in the following fields; Community Health and Development, Nutrition, Social
work or relevant qualification from a recognized Institution;
ii. Proficiency in computer application; and
iii. Fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the constitution
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Organization Skills
ii. Communication Skills
iii. Interpersonal Skills
iv. Team player
Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human
Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3)
months.
The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher
Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit
Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.
Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.