Vacancy No. FN-04-11-2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening and enrolment of study participants.
• Administer and collect participant tobacco use history and medication use history as per study protocol.
• Provide health education on tobacco use cessation counselling support.
• Screening and enrolment of participants.
• Administer study intervention medication
• Monitor and report AEs
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community.
• Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies and requirements.
• Maintain up to date participant visit notes.
• Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs and perform self QC.
• Assess adherence to study products.
• Develop and review study related SOPs.
• Laboratory results interpretation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities.
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and hands-on Clinical experience.
• Must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.

Required Experience

• At least 2 years of clinical experience working in a busy HIV clinic.
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in behavioural Health
• More than two (2) years Clinical research experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of tobacco cessation interventions will be an added advantage 

Vacancy No. FN-05-11-2022

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening and enrolment of study participants.
• Administer and collect participant tobacco use history and medication use history as per study protocol.
• Provide health education on tobacco use cessation counselling support.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community.
• Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies and requirements.
• Maintain up to date participant visit notes.
• Develop and review study related SOPs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities.
• Ensuring safety of data collection tools and equipment assigned.
• Accurate and prompt study documentation.
• Transport Reimbursement for participant
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Public health or Social Science or Community Development or related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Counselling and Psychosocial support.
• At least 2 years of experience working in HIV Clinics.
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in behavioural Health

Other required skills

• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
• Prior working knowledge in tobacco use cessation programs is desirable
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.

Vacancy No. FN-01-11-2022

Duration: 9 Months as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 2 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct research studies and implementation projects
• Maintain daily oversight of study implementation
• Coordinate study team to ensure proper performance of study and project activities
• Evaluate potential patients for inclusion in the study according to the study protocol
• Oversee the recruitment of study participants by providing counseling and linkage of study participants in conjunction with research assistants
• Perform study visits and clinical assessments of participants, document study procedures, and interpret laboratory results in collaboration with study PIs.
• Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events
• Ensure timely reporting of SAEs/UAEs and protocol deviations.
• Take the lead in training and supervising the functions of relevant clinical personnel.
• Ensure participant privacy and confidentiality are maintained
• Overseeing, improving, and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and ensuring all services comply with the Quality Management Plan
• Mentoring and supervising clinic staff members in participating sub-counties
• Compiling clinical and study data and regular reports from the study sites
• Developing clinic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to be used in the study sites
• Oversee and monitor study budget expenditure
• Maintain relationships with collaborating partners and the MoH
• Work professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study PIs
• Works professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized training institution.
• Be duly registered by the relevant professional body
• Hold a valid practicing license

Additional desirable qualities

• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting – or equivalent, preferably in a supervisory role or with supervisory duties
• Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
• Comfortable working in Siaya and Kisumu County, including in rural clinics and communitybased projects
• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and preferably Dholuo
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using MS Word, Power point, and MS Excel

Vacancy No. FN-02-11-2022

Duration: 9 Months as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mobilize and sensitize facility health workers on cervical cancer screening and prevention
• Conduct health talks to patients on cervical cancer screening and treatment
• Conduct community engagement and entry through meetings and regular communication with key stakeholders on cervical cancer screening.
• Define and manage client flow to cervical cancer screening rooms to eliminate missed opportunities for screenings and treatment
• Ensure all study data collection tools and consent forms are available and kept in a safe lockable cabinet.
• Attend facility departmental and PI meetings sharing study updates
• Conduct pre-test and post- test interviews using tablet computers
• Data collection, entry, and cleaning using REDCap and Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Conduct In-depth interviews and develop transcripts from transcription and translation
• Lead study focus groups with the support of the study coordinator and Principal Investigators
• Conduct participant tracing through phone call reminders, short message service (SMS), and home tracking by the use of locator information
• Other duties as assigned by data management, Study coordinator, or Study Principal Investigators.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Sociology, and Social Work. A degree in any health-related course will be an added advantage.
• At least two years relevant experience in research or clinical setting, preferably with significant counseling and social science department role
• Experience in working in HIV care or communities affected by HIV/AIDS
• Experience in conducting surveys, in-depth interviews or focus groups, and working in the community will be an added advantage

Other required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Data collection and entry experience using REDCap (and/or ODK) (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo required
• Must be keen and attentive to details and can keenly follow instructions and procedures

Vacancy No. FN-03-11-2022

Duration: 9 Months Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop study and project data collection tools for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used in conjunction with study investigators
• Set up and maintain high-quality research databases on REDCap and ODK with other data collection tools.
• Train, supervise, and oversee data collection teams, including clinicians, research assistants, and community health workers, as needed throughout the project to ensure high-quality study data at all levels.
• Responsible for weekly data cleaning and reporting of high-quality research data, as well as identifying and managing threats to data integrity in collaboration with study teams
• Analyze and reports the results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
• Presentation of statistical and non-statistical results using charts, bullets, and graphs in meetings or conferences to audiences such as clients, peers, and students.
• Use various statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data.
• Reporting and liaising with trial investigators on the quality of the data, and resolving any errors according to the study protocol.
• Assist in preparing clinical trial documents and reports, protocols, investigator brochures, scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and responses to requests from regulatory agencies, local Institutional Review Board, and other health authorities.
• Reviews and analyzes safety reporting and other aspects of clinical trial monitoring.
• Assist in planning data collection methods in both facility-based and community-based projects in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Help develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
• Discuss and interpret results with colleagues and collaborators in the trial/study.
• Ensuring deadlines and project milestones relating to data and analyses are met in collaboration with members of the research team and external collaborators as necessary.
• Mentorship and support of junior investigators affiliated with the project.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study Coordinator and designated supervisors

Required Qualifications:

• A Degree in mathematics or statistics and 2 years’ experience – or equivalent - in a similar position with demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences.

Desirable Qualities:

• Great attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with one or more statistical packages (including Stata, R, SPSS or SAS) or other research databases.
• Excellent skills on REDCap and ODK.
• Prior experience working in HIV care or research
• Demonstrated research experience, preferably in the health sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in writing as evidenced by publications or project reports
• Proficiency with statistical and data management procedures (data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics, and inferential statistical output) and report generation.