Opening Date: 29th July, 2021
Centre for Microbiology
Research KEMRI- RCTP
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Background Information:
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in Collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco through a CDC funded grant is setting up a new study, TB-COVID study, aimed at assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB morbidity and mortality in Kisumu County. The study will be conducted in Kisumu County and is seeking for a self-motivated and proactive individual to fill the vacancies below:
Position: Project Coordinator (1 Position) KMR/ 5 Vacancy No. FN-031-07-2021
Reports to: Co-
Principle Investigator
Locations: Kisumu
Duration: A renewable one year contract, as per KEMRI scheme of service. The
first three months being probation period.
Qualifications:
- A
Master’s Degree in a health-related field with qualifications in public
health or a related discipline preferred
- Bachelor
of Science or an equivalent Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or
relevant field
- Experience
with community-based research for public health or clinical studies
preferred
- Knowledge
on TB/COVID-19 epidemiology will be an added advantage
- Prior
leadership experience managing research teams preferred
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Provide
management oversight to the project and ensure it is in line with the
approved protocol and work plan;
- Coordinate
implementation of all components of the study protocol at the site level
- Provide
technical support for all study components
- Ensure
compliance to protocol and procedures for all study components
- Oversee
participant recruitment, follow-ups and communications
- Maintain
all documents related to participant recruitment and consent, data
collection and management
- Oversee
collection and management of data for all study components by research
staff
- Assist
with administrative needs of research study, including procurement of
supplies
- Establish
and monitor study plans, schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures
- Document
and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
- Assist
in training, supervision and mentorship of the Kenya-based research staff
- Represent
the TB-COVID project management and build strong cross-functional
relationships with government authorities and other partners;
- Communicate
on a regular basis with the project team on the progress of the overall
project and related issues;
- Organize
and participate in study meetings (in-person, internet conference calls)
- Assist
with dissemination of study findings
- Act
as liaison between investigators, participants and
Other required skills:
- Exceptional
verbal and written communication skills
- Ability
to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Ability
to effectively handle multiple priorities and organize workload
- Excellent
time and resource management skills
- Ability
to work with tight timelines and meet deadlines
- Ability
to manage and supervise a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability
to plan, initiate, coordinate and enforce protocols, policies and
procedures
- High
level of computers proficiency
- Flexibility
to work non-business hours; being available for calls outside of business
hours due to time differences between the U.S. and Kenya
Applications should
include the following:
Letter of
application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date
available to start working for the study
A current CV including
email and mobile phone contact Name and phone number for two professional
referees Two letters of recommendation
A copy of the latest pay
slip (if applicable) Copies of academic and professional certificates
Application Method
Applications to be done
through the email hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org later than 18th August,
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.