KEMRI Hiring Community Liaison Officer – Kisii

Community Liaison Officer – Kisii

•  Advertised Date: 05/06/25
•  Closing Date: 05/19/25 5:00:00 PM
•  Applications: 69

Job Tite/Designation

Community Liaison Officer – Kisii

Key Responsibilities:

•      i.        Act as a primary point of contact for the community, keeping them informed about project progress, plans, and any relevant updates
•     ii.        Help ensure that the project aligns with the community’s needs and expectations, addressing any potential cultural or social sensitivities
•    iii.        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.
•    iv.        Coordinate community eye health outreach programmes, including planning, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and post-event reporting.
•     v.        Conduct health education sessions in communities to raise awareness about the EARN trial
•    vi.        Distribute health education materials tailored to local communities to support community mobilization and awareness about the trial.
• vii.        Ensure screening, outreach, and research activities comply with public health guidelines, hospital policies, and donor requirements.
• viii.        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.

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