KEMRI Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Reports to: Study Principal Investigator

Location: Kisumu/ Siaya

Duration: 9 Months as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 2 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct
research studies and implementation projects

• Maintain daily oversight of study implementation

• Coordinate study team to ensure proper performance of study and project activities

• Evaluate potential patients for inclusion in the study according to the study protocol

• Oversee the recruitment of study participants by providing counseling and linkage of study
participants in conjunction with research assistants

• Perform study visits and clinical assessments of participants, document study procedures, and
interpret laboratory results in collaboration with study PIs.

• Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events

• Ensure timely reporting of SAEs/UAEs and protocol deviations.

• Take the lead in training and supervising the functions of relevant clinical personnel.

• Ensure participant privacy and confidentiality are maintained

• Overseeing, improving, and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and
ensuring all services comply with the Quality Management Plan

• Mentoring and supervising clinic staff members in participating sub-counties

• Compiling clinical and study data and regular reports from the study sites

• Developing clinic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to be used in the study sites

• Oversee and monitor study budget expenditure

• Maintain relationships with collaborating partners and the MoH

• Work professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity

• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study PIs

• Works professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized training institution.

• Be duly registered by the relevant professional body

• Hold a valid practicing license

Additional desirable qualities

• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting – or equivalent, preferably in a supervisory role or with supervisory duties

• Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting

• Comfortable working in Siaya and Kisumu County, including in rural clinics and community based projects

• Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and preferably Dholuo

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Effective written communication skills, including project reporting, including using MS Word, Power point, and MS Excel


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

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