KEMRI/CDC Study Coordinator job in Kenya

Study Coordinator

Vacancy Re-Advertisement KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Opening date: 6/07/2012                                            

The KEMRI/CDC program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and involves conducting research and providing programmatic support for activities related to malaria, HIV, tuberculosis and other diseases. Due to its continued growth in the area of research, the program has the following vacancy:

Position: Study Coordinator (1 position) Job Group: MR7 to MR11 Grading depends with Qualifications
Location: Kisian

Essential Qualifications

Diploma/higher Diploma in Nursing, or BSc or Masters Degree in public health or related fieldWritten and verbal proficiency in EnglishMinimum of four years of work experience in a research institution/organizationExperience as a study coordinatorExperience leading or supervising a research studyClinical background (nursing or clinical officer)Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environmentAbility to effectively communicate with study staff verbally and in writingExcellent time management skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulnessWork in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrityStrong leadership and communication skillsAbility to multi-task and priorities tasksFamiliarity of ICH GCP guidelinesStrong interest in reproductive health, health systems and/or malariaIncumbent will be the coordinator a study in the malaria branch, entitled “Evaluation of Drug Used in Early Pregnancy” (EMEP) which is an established pharmacovigilance surveillance system for antimalarials used during pregnancy based in Asembo. He/she will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of all study-related activities, will ensure that study procedures are carried out according to the research protocol, and will report to the PIs of the study.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Develop an in-depth understanding study design and goal, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirementsSupervise field staff and provide on-site oversight of all study-related activitiesMonitor and report on enrolment progressCheck that all items necessary for successful conduct of the study are available to study staffCoordinate procurement process for supplies neededPlan and chair meetings with study staff as neededWork with the data manager to resolve any data queries in the fieldRespond to questions about the study posed by study participants and/or PIsProvide progress reports and solve and report problems encountered in the field to the PIsArrange community sensitization activities if  and when neededWork with study administrative staff to generate budget report on a monthly basis. Ensure that all deliveries/births of enrolled EMEP participants are captured on timePerform any other duties as assigned by the study PIsContract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period is for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications Must include the following:

Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)3 letters of referenceCurrent Resume or CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)Copies of Certificates or transcriptsApplications are due no later than: 19TH July 2012 to: the Human Resources Manager KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. BOX 1578, 40100, Kisumu or e-mail to orgrecruitment@kemricdc.org or Log to http://www.jobs.cdckemri.org/

Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded

KEMRI/CDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.