Study Coordinator
Vacancy Re-Advertisement KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration
Opening date:6/07/2012
Vacancy Re-Advertisement KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration
Opening date:6/07/2012
Program Description:
Due to its continued growth in the area of research, the program
has the following vacancy:
Position: Study Coordinator (1 position)
Position: Study Coordinator (1 position)
Vacancy No: K73/05/12
Job Group: MR7 to MR11 Grading depends with Qualifications
Location: Kisian
Essential Qualifications
Location: Kisian
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma/higher
Diploma in Nursing, or BSc or Masters Degree in public health or related
field
- Written
and verbal proficiency in English
- Minimum
of four years of work experience in a research institution/organization
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience
as a study coordinator
- Experience
leading or supervising a research study
- Clinical
background (nursing or clinical officer)
- Ability
to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural
environment
- Ability
to effectively communicate with study staff verbally and in writing
- Excellent
time management skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness
- Work
in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and
integrity
- Strong
leadership and communication skills
- Ability
to multi-task and priorities tasks
- Familiarity
of ICH GCP guidelines
- Strong
interest in reproductive health, health systems and/or malaria
Position Summary:
Incumbent will be the coordinator a study in the malaria branch,
entitled “Evaluation of Drug Used in Early Pregnancy” (EMEP) which is an
established pharmacovigilance surveillance system for antimalarials used during
pregnancy based in Asembo.
He/she will be responsible for the coordination and supervision
of all study-related activities, will ensure that study procedures are carried
out according to the research protocol, and will report to the PIs of the
study.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop
an in-depth understanding study design and goal, and ensure that the study
is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory
requirements
- Supervise
field staff and provide on-site oversight of all study-related activities
- Monitor
and report on enrolment progress
- Check
that all items necessary for successful conduct of the study are available
to study staff
- Coordinate
procurement process for supplies needed
- Plan
and chair meetings with study staff as needed
- Work
with the data manager to resolve any data queries in the field
- Respond
to questions about the study posed by study participants and/or PIs
- Provide
progress reports and solve and report problems encountered in the field to
the PIs
- Arrange
community sensitization activities if and when needed
- Work
with study administrative staff to generate budget report on a monthly
basis. Ensure that all deliveries/births of enrolled EMEP participants are
captured on time
- Perform
any other duties as assigned by the study PIs
Terms of Employment:
Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service.
Probation period is for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the
appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated
competency.
Applications Must include the following:
Applications Must include the following:
- Letter
of Application (indicate vacancy number)
- 3
letters of reference
- Current
Resume or CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail
address)
- Copies
of Certificates or transcripts
Applications are due no later than: 19TH July 2012 to: the Human
Resources Manager KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. BOX 1578, 40100, Kisumu or e-mail
to orgrecruitment@kemricdc.org or
Log toWWW.JOBS.CDCKEMRI.ORG
Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded
KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.
Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded
KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.
If asked for a fee, report such request immediately to 0701112145.
Those who applied early need not to re-apply -Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply:
http://cop-kek1.kemricdc.org/erpapps/applyjob
Those who applied early need not to re-apply -Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply:
http://cop-kek1.kemricdc.org/erpapps/applyjob