The
KEMRI / University of Washington Study
The
KEMRI / UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary,
setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children
living in Kenya.
Specifically
our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these
populations and testing interventions.
Job Title: Study Coordinator
(2
Positions)
Job
Description: The
Study Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of clinical trials
and observation studies to ensure smooth implementation of the study.
She/he
will manage the project on a day-to day basis, recruit research participants
and oversee the collection of study and trial data whilst ensuring that these
research processes adhere to regulatory requirements.
She/he
will also work with study primary investigators to develop standard operating
procedures, prepare and submit regulatory authority documents, design and edit
appropriate logs to document study-related activities, design and edit case
report forms, conduct internal monitoring to ensure all protocols are being
followed, and leading regular in-house trainings.
Qualifications
- Master
of Science Degree in Nursing or Public Health or Degree or Higher Diploma
in Nursing or Public Health with at least 5 years of experience in
infectious diseases related research activities
- Be
able to design, amend and implement Research Protocols
- Ability
to manage and supervise a team of study personnel
- Ability
to communicate effectively and frequently to domestic and international
supervisors
- Be
able to manage and supervise study staff
- Computer
literate (Word, Excel)
- Good
communication and organizational skills
- More
than 3 years experience in Clinical Research
- Able
to multi-task
- Be
a team player
- Willing
and ready to travel within country
Responsibilities
The
clinical study coordinator will act as the primary point person for the Study
and will oversee all study activities including but not limited to:
Scheduling
and managing all staff members at various study sites, training new staff
members including giving briefings on all operational policies and procedures;
ensuring each person understands his/her role and responsibilities
- Fill
in for study staff when necessary
- Maintain
strong relationship with study clinical sites and community groups
involved
- Develop
standard operating procedures and best practices for the studies
- Develop
quality control and assurance checks for study procedures and data
- Attend
trainings and organize follow-up training of study procedures
- Ensure
that all data and adverse event forms are filled out appropriately
- Observation
of study procedures to ensure adherence to protocol
- Maintenance
of Master File
- Responsible
for all ethical and pharmacy review board applications
- Pilot
testing of case report forms and database
- Ensure
that participant charts and specimens are conveyed daily between clinic
site and the laboratory
- Coordinate
staff evaluation procedures
- Make
weekly reports on the administration of the study
- Address
weekly data queries
- Perform
other duties that may be given by the Investigators
- Uphold
the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization
Terms
of Employment: One
year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period
for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be based in Nyanza.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The
salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to complete the application form: and then send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Monday 4th July, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to complete the application form: and then send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Monday 4th July, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
