Vacancy title:
Study Coordinator
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical Research - KEMRIDeadline of this Job:
02 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email
• 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 2nd December, 2022.
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