Recruitment and Retention Officers (4)

Job Title: Recruitment and Retention Officer (4) Location: Rachuonyo, Homabay County Reports To: Study Coordinator / Principal Investigator Position Type: Full-time, Contract Job Purpose: To support the successful enrollment and continued participation of eligible cisgender women in the MK-8527 HIV PrEP clinical trial.

This role involves identifying potential participants, implementing strategies to engage and educate them, and supporting follow-up and retention throughout the study period.

The officer will work closely with community stakeholders, peer educators, and study staff to ensure a participant-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities: Implement effective recruitment strategies to identify and engage potential study participants from target communities.

Conduct community outreach and sensitization sessions in collaboration with the Community Engagement Lead and CABs.

Distribute and explain study information and consent materials in an understandable and culturally appropriate manner.

Pre-screen potential participants to determine initial eligibility and refer them for screening visits.

Develop individualized follow-up plans to ensure participants attend scheduled visits.

Conduct reminder calls, home visits, or community tracing where necessary, in line with protocol and ethical guidelines.

Track visit attendance and identify reasons for missed visits; work with the team to resolve barriers.

Maintain close communication with participants while protecting their confidentiality and privacy.

Build strong relationships with local women’s groups, youth networks, and healthcare providers to facilitate referrals.

Collaborate with peer educators, community health workers, and CABs to enhance trust and ongoing engagement.

Share community feedback with the study team to improve participant experience and study procedures.

Maintain accurate logs of recruitment and retention activities.

Submit weekly and monthly reports summarizing progress and challenges to the Study Coordinator.

Ensure proper documentation of all contact attempts and participant interactions.

Qualifications & Experience: Must have minimum, a Diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, and Community Development.

Must have at least 2 years’ experience in participant recruitment, retention, or community engagement in a clinical research or health program setting.

Experience working with women and/or adolescents in HIV prevention or reproductive health programs is an added advantage.

Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP, is preferred.

Skills and Attributes: Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Cultural sensitivity and ability to build rapport with diverse community groups.

Organized and detail-oriented with good follow-up skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in local language(s) and basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel). Working Conditions: Requires frequent community-based activities and fieldwork.

Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed to meet recruitment and retention targets.

May involve travel within and around the study catchment area.

Applications must include the following: Application letter, Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts Relevant certificates and testimonials If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, MK8527 Study.

If qualified for the above post, please send the above documents to the email by 27/7/2025 NB: Applications without the above-mentioned qualifications or required certificates will NOT be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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