Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is
collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
We have vacancies for Assistant Study Coordinators in the Option B plus Study
Position: Assistant Study Coordinator (4 Positions)
Reports to: Study
Coordinator
Location: Kisumu,
Rongo, Suba/Mbita, Migori/Nyatike
Duration: One Year Renewable
Vacancy No. FN-55-11-2014
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The Assistant Coordinators’
responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:
- Develop an in-depth understanding of study
design and goal, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with
study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Maintains data collection and data quality
systems in support of research protocol; may participate in analysis of
research data.
- Directly supervise and collect progress
reports and submit to the study coordinator.
- Responsible for the day to day activities of
conducting of the study, including site and community relations and
supervision visits.
- Training and monitoring of relevant staff
including community mentor mothers and data clerks.
- Support PMTCT services and documentation in
registers.
- Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day
operation of research and data collection activities.
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of any
support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of
research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position.
- Participate in weekly research team meetings.
- Respond to questions about the study posed by
participants.
- Monitor and report on enrolment progress.
- Provide progress reports as well as report
problems encountered in the field to the Coordinator.
- Monitor study expenditures and budgets within
the Sub-county.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN);
registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya.
- 2 Years’ experience in implementation of HIV
prevention and treatment services. (Especially PMTCT).
- Previous experience with project management
and clinical research.
Desirable Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and
communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and financial
accountability.
- Commitment to integrity and high quality
performance.
- Strong professional references from previous
supervisors.
- Above average computer applications experience
and proficiency.
- Currently reside in or be willing to relocate
to the above named Sub-counties
- Exceptional eye for detail
Applications must include the
following:
- A cover letter stating current work (if
applicable), current salary.
- A current CV with names and telephone contacts
for at least 2 referees
- Copies of academic and professional
certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two recommendation letters.
All applications must be sent
electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should
be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 21st
November 2014: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Applications must be send through the
email address in the advert.
Applications send to RCTP staff will
be deemed as canvassing and will be disqualified
Note: RCTP 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.
Note: RCTP 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. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt
our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be
disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.