KEMRI / University of Washington
Job Announcement: Clinical Research Coordinator
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration
with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI/UW research collaboration aims to conduct
interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of
women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
We are looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator who is
motivated, committed, and honest.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee pediatric studies
in Migori, Homabay and Kisii Counties and will manage all Deputy Study
Coordinators.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will be based in Migori and
report directly to the study Principal Investigator/s.
The KEMRI/UW team seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and
experienced person to fill the position and will be based in Migori County
Referral Hospital, Migori town:
Clinical Research
Coordinator – 1 Position
The Clinical Research Coordinator will have oversight of the
implementation of large pediatric research studies and any affiliated
sub-studies.
S/he will be expected to foster collaboration between the study
staff under their purview and within KEMRI more broadly.
Additionally, s/he will monitor and provide guidance on Good
Clinical Practice (GCP) in each study, ensure data quality and completeness,
and mentor the deputy study coordinators to resolve any protocol issues or
challenges with implementation including recruitment and follow up that may
arise.
This person will also be expected to resolve conflicts between
study staff, support the community advisory board, and ensure transparent
record keeping in site expenditures.
S/he will work with hospital and county officials to maintain a
good relationship between KEMRI and our partner institutions.
S/he will attend weekly meetings for each study and should be
able to attend one to two international trips per year for team meetings.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will be based in Migori and
report directly to the study Principal Investigator/s.
Required Qualifications:
· Degree in Clinical
Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the necessary professional
registration documents
· Experience coordinating
clinical trials
· Minimum of four years of
experience coordinating clinical research studies
· Ability to review and provide
input on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and case report forms (CRFs)
· Experience mentoring
junior staff
· Experience tracking
budgets and other research coordination activities
· Good communication
skills and responsive to emails and phone calls
· Proficiency in Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel
· Ready to work under
pressure and be a team player
· Ability and willingness
to travel locally and internationally
· Able to multi-task
· Be a team player
· Highly detail oriented
· Must have Certificate of
good conduct
· Must have KRA
Certificate of Tax compliance
· Must have Clearance
Certificate from HELB
· Must have credit
reference Bureau Certificate
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 Migori.
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 follow the following
link to complete the application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mGHmHt68ch2DcGxXK07fKGzByVfR0W7AYDEEujidcsU/edit
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 4 professional referees and copies of
certificates and testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach
us by Thursday 10th November, 2022 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized 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.
KEMRI / University of Washington
P.O. BOX 2651-00202 Nairobi, Kenya
