Vacancy title:
Project Coordinator -NeuroDev -9Months
Jobs at:
KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)Deadline of this Job:
17 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Project Coordinator -NeuroDev -9Months
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Help with supervision and coordination of members of staff in the NeuroDEV study, particularly the field workers
• Act as the liaison in communications between the principal investigators and international collaborators or participating sites/hospitals
• Preparation of study logistics including receiving and safe storage of genotyping kits, and coordination of training of members of staff involved in NeuroDEV
• Ensure appropriate collection, storage and transport of genetic samples to the USA.
• Arranging for site visits or on-site trainings by our collaborators as well as team building activities for members of staff
• Help with safe record keeping of NeuroDEV documents including processing materials for any emerging protocol amendments.
• Monitoring data collection progress and making recommendations to the Principal Investigators
• Identify stakeholders and determine strategic engagement strategies with the communities, schools, county and hospital administrators
• Provide internal communications leadership and best practice across the NeuroDEV teams while assisting with the related projects when called to do so
• Provide professional support in the preparation of the NeuroDEV communication including reviewing, editing and providing rigorous feedback on drafts of papers and reports to ensure high standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Medical or Nursing sciences, Administration, Psychology, Project management, or Communications
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience conducting research, managing communications and project management of research studies.
DESIRABLE:
• Have a basic understanding of data analysis, that is useful in tracking study progress and for graphical presentation of the same.
• Understanding and exposure to Good Laboratory Practice
• Possess excellent organisation skills for overseeing training of staff, safe record keeping and operational costs of the project
• Excellent hands-on communications skills with local and international collaborators
• Demonstrable experience of coordination of studies involving research studies and hospitals
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrated high levels of confidentiality and integrity 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 
• Strong Management, leadership and decision-making skills 
• Ability to build strong and effective teams,  
• Ability to delegate and motivate teams 
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
• Based at the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust office in Kilifi.
• Occasional travel to visit sites/hospitals or training
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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