VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) [www.impact-rdo.org] is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu
and regional offices in several counties of Kenya. IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate public health research and
intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities. We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced
personnel to fill the following positions between March and May 2022:
1. HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER: 1 position - (Vacancy #: IRDO/
ADM/HRO/2/2022)
Station: Kisumu; Reporting to: Human Resource Manager; Contract
period: 1 year renewable
Job Summary:
The incumbent will assist the Human Resource Manager in planning,
coordinating and implementing human capital, administration policies,
strategies, systems and processes to maintain good relations between
management and staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure new contracts and contract renewals are prepared and pre-
signed by all staff before reporting to the field.
• Assist in managing staff welfare specifically, monitoring WIBA related
cases and staff medical scheme.
• Oversee staff orientation and sensitize staff on Human Resource Policy
and procedures manual.
• Participate in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Ensure timely submission of staff timesheets.
• Assist in leave and attendance administration.
• Manage staff performance and participate in annual appraisals.
• Assist in conducting Human Resource Department mini audits and
submit preliminary reports.
• Attend at least one monthly sub county staff meeting quarterly.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent
from recognized institution; Diploma with extensive experience may be
considered.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar or higher position.
• Must be a registered member of Institute of Human Resource
Management (IHRM).
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Certificate
• Must have sound knowledge of the current Kenyan labour laws.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, decision making skills and
proficiency in computer application packages.
2. HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT: 1 position - (Vacancy #:
IRDO/ADM/HRA/2/2022
Station: Kisumu; Reporting to: Human Resource Manager; Contract
period: 1 year renewable
Job Summary:
The job holder will perform various human resource support duties.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel
activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances,
performance evaluations, and classifications.
• Assist in orientation of new employees on human resource policies and
programs as needed.
• File and dispatch correspondences regarding staff.
• Oversee the human resource database and ensure that system records
are accurately recorded and cross-checked.
• Assist in conducting Human Resource Department mini audits and
submit preliminary reports.
• Assist in performance management by participating in staff appraisals.
• Attend at least one monthly sub county staff meeting quarterly.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Diploma in Human Resources Management or its equivalent from
recognized institution.
• At least three (3) years’ working experience in a similar position,
comparable or higher position.
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Human Resource
Management (IHRM).
• Must have sound knowledge of the current labour laws.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, decision making skills and
proficiency in computer application packages.
3. STUDY COORDINATORS - 1 position - (Vacancy #: IRDO/SC/
JIKINGE/2/2022)
Work Station: Siaya and Kisumu Counties; Reporting to: Site Principal
Investigator; Contract period: 1 year renewable up to 4 years
Job Summary:
In-charge of all aspects of study implementation in compliance with
national and international ethical principles.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Support the development/revision of the study protocol and associated
documents, including consent forms and data collection tools.
• Support submission to regulatory bodies, including ethics review
committees.
• Prepare and monitor compliance with SOPs and procedures manuals.
• Conduct community entry activities; participate in hiring and training
of study staff; oversee participant recruitment and retention; ensure
efficient electronic data collection and submission.
• Supervise study staff and ensure they uphold the principles of research
ethics and follow approved SOPs.
• Organize regular conference calls with local and international
investigators.
• Prepare and submit timely reports; participate in data analysis and
writing of abstracts and manuscripts.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or human health-
related field; Bachelor’s degree with relevant research experience may
be considered.
• At least 10 years of research experience in public health or economics,
half of which must be in coordination position(s); demonstrated
experience with using REDCap/ODK/Survey-CTO or similar application
software REQUIRED.
• Strong computer proficiency with excellent competency in Microsoft
excel mandatory.
• Experience in statistical data analysis and at least five publications in
peer-reviewed journals highly desired.
4. NURSES - 15 positions - (Vacancy #: IRDO/NURSES/
VARIOUS/2/2022)
Location: Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya or Migori Counties; Contract period:
3-6 months; Reporting to: Study Coordinator (posting will be random)
Job Summary:
The role will be primarily to support the clinical procedures during screening,
enrolment and follow up of study participants and offer HIV testing and
referral services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Take vitals, screen and enrol study participants, schedule
appointments.
• Administer informed consent and collect data.
• Take samples and administer study products (e.g., drugs, vaccines).
• Provide adherence counselling and perform clinical procedures.
• Perform quality improvement procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or equivalent from a recognized
institution.
• Valid practicing licence and registered with the Nursing Council of
Kenya.
• Three or more years of previous experience in research, preferably on
clinical trials.
• Experience with COVID-19 research or service provision highly desirable
5. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - 30 positions (Vacancy #: IRDO/
RA/VARIOUS/2/2022)
Location: Kisumu, Homabay and Migori Counties (posting will be random);
Reporting to: Study Coordinator; Contract period: 3 months-3 years,
depending on study
Job Summary:
Research Assistants (RAs) role will be primarily to recruit, screen, enrol and
follow up study participants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer informed consent to participants before they are enrolled
into the study.
• Enrol and administer the questionnaires to participants, enter data
into REDCap or Survey-CTO or other survey tool and ensure data is
transmitted daily.
• Follow up participants to attain the highest level of follow-up rate.
• Collect and review data as guided by good clinical and data practices,
track and maintain relevant systems to ensure project timelines are met
• Ensure that data collection materials and accessories are safeguarded
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or human health-
related field; Diploma with relevant research experience may be
considered.
• Certificate in Protection of Human Research Subjects and Good Clinical
Practice.
• At least 3 years’ experience as an RA in public health-related research.
• Competency in Microsoft Office.
• Data collection using REDCap/ODK/Survey-CTO or similar application
software mandatory.
• Fluency in English and at least 1 of the following languages: Swahili,
Dholuo.
6. PROCUREMENT OFFICER – 1 position (Vacancy #: IRDO/
ADM/PO/1/2022)
Job Summary
The job holder will oversee procurement department, develop and
implement procurement strategy, co-ordinate purchasing practices and
maximize benefits from purchasing activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
• Prepare, publish, issue procurement and disposal documents including
invitation to tender, supplier prequalification and invitation to
expression of interest
• Maintain and update annually standing list of registered and approved
suppliers required by the organization.
• Coordinate the evaluation and analysis of tenders, quotations and
proposal, prepare summary reports and commendations to facilitate the
effective award of business.
• Oversee the suppliers prequalification process, monitor designated
contracts to ensure suppliers obligations are fully discharged.
• Carry out periodical market surveys to inform the placing of order or
adjudication by the relevant award committee.
• Acts as secretary to the tender, procurement and disposal committee
• Work in liaison with the stores officer on stock levels and re-order levels
for the next purchase.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management /Purchasing and
Supplies.
• Master’s degree in any business related field added advantage.
• Must be a member of KISM or CIPS.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a busy procurement environment.
• Must be computer literate and have integrity.
• Ability to multi –task and pay attention to detail.
7. HOSPITAL PHARMACIST- 1 Position ( Vacancy#: IRTHS/
PHARM/1/2022)
Location: Kisumu; Reporting To: Head of Pharmacy;
Job Summary
The Pharmacist will be responsible for monitoring the supply of all
medicines used in the hospital. S/he will be incharge of purchasing,
despensing and performing quality checks on medication stock.
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Oversee monthly reporting on consumption of medicines, non-
pharmaceuticals, and overall stock status from all the relevant service
points.
• Together with other clinical team, support procurement of quality
medicines, other consumables and medical equipment for the IRTHS
Pharmacy and other departments.
• Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures for training
IRTHS partners and teams.
• With the business and training manager and other trainers, support
quality training on pharmaceutical products for providers or clients.
• Develop a business strategy for pharmacy and non-pharmaceutical
products that ensures attainment of access, sales and surplus targets.
• Provide timely monthly and quarterly financial and non-financial
performance reports for drug wholesale and retail trading.
• Dispense pharmacy supplies and keep accurate reports on drugs and
other pharmacy supplies
• Support teams in planning and target-setting with performance
management to ensure achievement of goals.
Minimum Qualification:
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy added advantage.
• Possesses a valid practicing license from the Pharmacy and Poisons
Board of Kenya, which must be available for use by the hospital if
needed.
• A minimum of two (2) years clinical pharmaceutical experience.
• Experience in clinical research is advantageous.
• Proficiency in use of health information systems
How to Apply
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials,
names and day telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and
expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 25th February, 2022.
The Human Resource Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P.O. Box 9171 - 40141
Kisumu.
IRDO is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted.