Vacancy title:
Study Coordinator
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research - KEMRIDeadline of this Job:
19 June 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Study Coordinator
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery or Master’s Degree in Health/Social Sciences equivalent from a recognized training institution.
• Be duly registered by the relevant professional body where applicable
• Hold a valid practicing License where applicable
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain daily oversight of study implementation
• Coordinate study team to ensure proper implementation of study 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
• Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events
• Work with study clinicians and nurses to ensure timely reporting of SAEs/UAEs and protocol deviations
• Take a lead in training and supervising the functions clinic personnel
• Ensure participant privacy and confidentiality are maintained
• Overseeing, improving and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and ensuring all services are in compliance with the Quality Management Plan
• Mentoring and supervising clinic staff members in the sub-counties
• Compiling clinic 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 relationship with collaborating partners and the MoH
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Other required skills:
• At least 3 years’ experience within a busy HIV prevention/care program, preferably in a supervisory role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Effective in both oral and in written communication and reporting ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges
• Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work in a team, with good interpersonal skills
• Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community.
• Must be willing to work in rural remote settings of Suba, Mbita, Uriri & Rongo with extra hours and long distances travels.
• Computer literacy is desired
• Clinical research experience with adults and young children is an added advantage.
Others
• Reports to: Study PI
• Locations: Suba/Rongo
• Duration: 3 Months Renewal.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
• A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed
• above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 19th June, 2022.
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