KEMRI-Wellcome Project Assistant - Studies Coordinator - Jobs in Kilifi Kenya

KEMRI-Wellcome Project Assistant - Studies Coordinator - Jobs in Kilifi Kenya


Reference Number:

  • PASC011018

    Employment Type:

  • Full time

    Category:

  • Project Management

    Job Grade:

  • 4.01

    Country:

  • Kenya

    Location:

  • Kilifi

    Job Purpose:

    To provide coordination support to studies in the ED Department to ensure smooth running of studies

    Description:

    Reports to:

  • Department Manager/Project Manager

    Direct Report:

  • None

    Indirect Reports:

  • None

    Budget and Resource Responsibility:

  • None

    Job Dimensions:

  • Studies Coordination

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate submission of study documents for approval
  • Extract and collate studies information, i.e. protocols, consent, SOPs, correspondence, key study activities and populate the Protocol
  • Tracking System with new and historic data
  • Track studies submissions, versions and changes to protocols and consent forms
  • Coordinate translation of approved consent forms into local languages
  • Facilitate study teams to ensure compliance to protocols, SOPs, GCP and reporting requirements by sending reminders
  • Maintain investigators files, ensure all essential study documents are filed chronologically and assist in archiving of studies documentation
  • Familiarise with relevant policies, guidelines, templates and forms, guide scientists to these and provide support to complete them in order to facilitate study activities
  • Assist to develop, review and update studies processes and procedures
  • Update a database of manuscripts and publications from the department
  • Assist in coordination of payment to journals and in monitoring adherence to data access procedures
  • Assist in coordination of scientific meetings, workshops, trainings and conferences
  • Provide administrative and logistics support, e.g. travel, to studies and staff.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as required by the Department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications and Experience:

  • Diploma in a health related field or equivalent
  • At least 3 years of experience providing coordination support to a research study/ programme/ project
  • Training and experience in project management including, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications and using databases.

    Desirable

  • Experience of regulatory
    and compliance work in a research setting.
  • Experience of data entry performed to a high standard.

    Competencies:

  • Strong planning, problem solving and organisational ability
  • Proactive with a well-developed capacity for follow through
  • Attentive to detail with initiative and flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, punctual and high integrity.
  • Meticulous approach to documentation

    Physical Environment/Conditions:

  • The post is office-based in Kilifi

    Application Procedure:

  • To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button online to apply .
  • All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.
  • Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
  • The application closing date is 15th October, 2018.
  • KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

  • For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI-Wellcome Project Assistant - Studies Coordinator - Jobs in Kilifi Kenya

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