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
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 staff
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
How to Apply
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.
