KEMRI / University of Washington (UW)
Job
Announcement: Deputy
Study 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.
The
KEMRI/UW team seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to
fill in the following positions:
Deputy
Study Coordinator
KMR/6 –
1 Position (HMO Study)
Location: Migori County Referral Hospital
The
Deputy Study Coordinator 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 HMO
Study, ensure data quality and completeness, and mentor the study staff 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, S/he
will attend weekly meetings.
The
Deputy Study 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
· Minimum
of four years of experience coordinating research studies
· Ability
to review and provide input on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and case
report forms (CRFs)
· Experience
supervising Study Staff
· 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
· Able to
multi-task
· Be a
team player
· Highly
detail oriented
Terms
of Employment:
One-year
renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for
the first 3 months.
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:
Deputy Study Coordinator – Google Forms
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 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and
testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Friday 24th
March 2023 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.