IMPOWER is a Phase 3, Randomized, Active-Controlled, and Double-blind Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Islatravir Once-Monthly as Preexposure Prophylaxis in Cisgender Women at High Risk for HIV-1 Infection. The study has the following vacancies;
Position: Receptionist (1 Position) KMR/ 8 Vacancy No. FN-027-05-2021
Reports to: Study coordinator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year
Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a
probation period
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive
and welcome all visitors to the Study Clinic
- Receive
and welcome referred participants for screening and possible enrolment and
follow up visits.
- Schedule
appointments with
- Organize
in liaison with the clinic lead and Outreach coordinator, schedules for
study participants
- Counter-checking
completeness of locator information forms after screening/enrolment and
during follow-up visits.
- Facilitate
efficient participant flow within the
- Receive
all external and internal calls to the
- Write
regular reports on the participant clinic flow, appointments and
reimbursements.
- Maintain
participant schedule database, re imbursement and ensure they are
refreshed and comfortable as they wait.
- Observe
participants’ and visitors’ traffic within the clinic
- Receive
all parcels delivered at the reception, track and disburse appropriately
- Maintain
the study participant link log and all registers, diaries and appointment
cards, ensuring confidentiality and safe storage of these documents
- Updating
participant link log
- Communicate
well with all visitors at the reception including study participants.
Chanel all issues raised appropriately
- Take
minutes during study site meetings and send them out on time
- Facilitate
study regulatory approvals, forwarding submission package to SERU/PPB and
follow up of the approvals with the Nairobi CMR office
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Secretarial, Front Office Administration, hospitality
- Excellent
knowledge and extensive experience in computer applications, MS word,
Excel, and access
- Ensure
participant retention
- Prior
experience working in a busy clinical research or medical set up
- Organizational
and time management
- Must
be a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and with vast
knowledge in Public relation
- Excellent
social and public relations skills
- Computer
literacy
- Data
entry skills
- Ability
to follow instructions, good listener, honest and attention to detail
- Fair
Knowledge and experience in finance and budgets
- Knowledge
of HIV prevention and care, reproductive health services is an added
advantage
How to Apply
Applicants should attach
the following:
- Letter
of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and
date available to start working for the study
- Current
Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
- Two
letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
- Copies
of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- A
copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
- A
copy of National Identity card or passport
- Requirements
of Chapter six of the constitution
Applications to be done
through the email hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org no later than 24th
June 2021.
(Indicate Position &
Vacancy Number as the subject of your Email)
KEMRI or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not
solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered
for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR
department. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
