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.
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 (1 Position)
Job
Description: The
Study Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of a clinical trial
titled “Antibiotics for Children with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD) Trial”.
She/he
will manage the project on a day-to day basis, beginning with study
preparations, study implementation, and study close-out.
She/he
will work with study 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, conduct
community outreach activities, and lead regular in-house trainings.
She/he
will also manage staff members at seven to ten enrollment sites in Western
Kenya and ensure that all research processes strictly adhere to regulatory
requirements.
Qualifications
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
- At
least 5 years experience coordinating research studies; clinical trial
experience is preferred
- Experience
in coordination of multiple sites and teams
- Experience
in coordinating externally monitored studies
- 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 in person, over the phone, on Skype, and over email.
- Computer
literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
- Excellent
communication and organizational skills
- Able
to multi-task
- Be
a team player
- Highly
detail oriented
- 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
- Set
up enrollment sites at various health facilities in Homa Bay and Migori
County
- Act
as a liason between members of hospitals, Ministry of Health, and
communities including conducting regular study sensitization sessions and
discussion forums.
- Maintain
strong relationship with study clinical sites and community groups
involved
- Develop
standard operating procedures and best practices for the study
- Develop
quality control and assurance checks for study procedures and data
- Attend
and organize training of study procedures
- Ensure
all data and adverse event forms are filled out appropriately and in a
timely fashion
- Observation
of study procedures to ensure adherence to protocol
- Maintenance
of Trial Master File and all quality control documentation
- 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
- Fill-in
for site staff members when necessary
- 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. Health Insurance Cover is
provided for the staff members only.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to complete the online application form and 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 30th August, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to complete the online application form and 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 30th August, 2016 at 5.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.