Summary
Date Posted:Sunday, April 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Vacancy No. FN-06-03-2023

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with study investigators to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected, processed, and properly stored, and required data are collected
2. Locate and contact study participants
3. Administer informed consent to study participants and record the process appropriately
4. Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and other stake holders
5. Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
6. Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
7. Complete CRFs
8. Administer questionnaires
9. Administer participant reimbursement.
10. Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator
11. Collection of blood and urine samples from consented study participants
12. Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing laboratories both locally and internationally.
13. Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the study regions
14. Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits
15. Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
16. Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
17. Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.
18. Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
19. Maintain good relationship with participants
20. Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means
21. Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person
22. Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.
23. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors

Other required skills:
1. Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication required.
3. Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
4. Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people

Required Qualifications:
1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science.
2. Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience working with the Household Socio-Economic (HSE) Survey as part of the Sustainable East Africa Research In Community Health (SEARCH) study
2. At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.
3. Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
4. License to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding license)


Education Requirement:No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Job application procedure

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Due to the high number of applicants we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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