The KEMRI / University of Washington
Study
Job Announcement
Job Announcement
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. We are looking for motivated, committed, and honest
staff member to join our team.
Job Title: Study
Clinical Officer
(2 Positions)
Job Group MR/7
Job Description: The Study Clinical Officer (CO) will be responsible for the
managing one of the study sites in part of the clinical trial titled
“Antibiotics for Children with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD) Trial”. She/he will
oversee a study team responsible for screening, enrollment, follow up, and
management of care study participants. She/he will also be responsible for
performing physical examination, administration of study investigational
product.
The Study CO will also be responsible
for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data queries She/he
will be based in Nyanza where patient recruitment will be happening.
The Study Clinical Officer will
report directly to the Study Coordinator and will be a part of a large
clinical-research team located in Kenya and the United States.
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
·
At least three (3) years working
experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting
·
Registration certificate and valid
practicing license from the relevant professional body
·
Experience in clinical trials will be
an added advantage
·
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, Skype, email)
·
Able to multi-task
·
Team player
·
Highly detail oriented
·
Willing and ready to travel within
the Nyanza Province
·
Direct clinical care to infants
·
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of Dho/Luo/Kuria an added advantage
Responsibilities
·
Screen and consent study participant
who meet the eligibility criteria
·
Perform baseline and follow up
physical examination
·
Attend to study participants at the
health facility and do daily ward rounds
·
Administer the investigational
product to the enrolled study participant
·
Management and recording of
incidental illnesses and any side effects from the study investigational product
·
Make diagnoses and decisions to admit
patients per the study protocol
·
Ensure accuracy, correctness and
completeness of questionnaires by performing quality control
·
Ensure real time data entry of the
questionnaires into the database within 24 hours
·
Present weekly and monthly reports of
clinic activities on patients enrolled and all excluded patients and reasons
for exclusion where applicable plans for follow up
·
Record and report any SAEs observed
or reported by the care giver immediately within 24 hours of becoming aware
·
Maintain a chart of initial and
follow up visits by clients to track their progress and clinic attendance
·
Collect specimens and ensure tracking
to ensure delivery oversee the work in the laboratory
·
Perform verbal autopsy on all cases
of mortality occurring at home
·
Maintain proper communication between
clinic and Study Coordinators office
·
Manage study clinic staff at the
study site
·
Manage stock inventory within the
study site
·
Make weekly reports on the
administration of aspects of responsible study site
·
Address weekly data queries
·
Fill-in for site staff members when
necessary
·
Perform other duties that may be
given by the Study Coordinator and 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. The salary
scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements,
please CLICK HERE to
complete the online 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 Wednesday 9th January, 2019 at 3.00 p.m.
Job Title: Study Nurse
(1 Position)
Job Group MR/7
Job Description: The
Study Nurse will work as part of a study team responsible for operating one of
six study sites in part of the clinical trial titled “Antibiotics for Children
with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD) Trial”.
She/he
will participant consenting, enrollment, HIV-counseling, follow up, and
management of care study participants. The Study Nurse will also be responsible
for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data queries. She/he
will be based in Nyanza where patient recruitment will be happening.
The
Study Nurse will report directly to the site manager and will be a part of a
large clinical-research team located in Kenya and the United States. She/he is
expected to work under minimal supervision and provide guidance to other study
staff under her/him.
Qualifications
·
Diploma in nursing
·
At least three (3) years working
experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting;
·
Registration certificate and valid
practicing license from the relevant professional body;
·
Experience in clinical trials will be
an added advantage;
·
Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Skype, email)
·
Excellent communication and
organizational skills
·
Able to multi-task
·
Team player
·
Highly detail oriented
·
Direct clinical care to infants
·
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of Dho/Luo/Kuria an added advantage
Responsibilities
·
Screen, consent, and enroll study
participant who meet the eligibility criteria
·
Accurately and completely fill out
all study forms
·
Keep records and check study forms
for completeness and accuracy each day
·
Respond to questions about the study
posed by participants and others
·
Ensure study site operations are
efficiently
·
Ensure screening and appointment
logbooks are maintained in safe and confidential location at the site
·
Ensure participants charts and
specimen are conveyed daily between clinic and office
·
Maintain proper communication between
clinic and Study Coordinators office
·
Maintain adequate supplies at the
sites for example study forms
·
Maintain inventory of supplies
·
Assist study investigators in running
errands for routine activities
·
Give continued counseling and
psychological support to study participants
·
Assist with translation as needed by
study personnel
·
Work in clinic as needed to collect
specimens and ensure their delivery
·
Oversee the purchase of equipment and
supplies needed for the study
·
Assist in the supervision of clinical
and research activities in the clinic
·
Double check ALL forms and samples to
ensure they are properly completed AND labeled
·
Submit weekly summary of study
progress and areas needing attention
·
Conduct weekly inventory of medical
supplies to ensure that they are organized and quantities sufficient for the
study site
·
Perform other duties that may be
given by the Study Coordinator
·
Fill-in for site staff members when
necessary
·
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. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI
salary scales.
How to Apply
If
you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to
complete the online 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 Wednesday 9th January, 2019 at 3.00 p.m.
KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY. PERSONS WITH
DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALISED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS
INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.
Note:
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.