Title: Research Assistant

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, Fistula Care RCT

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Research Assistant reporting to the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to work on the research study and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data.

Responsibilities Include:

Works with the site investigator at the study site to oversee day to day activities of the study and to facilitate effective communication between the study site, the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, EngenderHealth/New York, and WHO/Geneva Administers informed consent, and interviews research participantsManages data collection at the study site, including reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy and maintaining study participant files.Provides timely and accurate reports to the Regional Study Coordinator/MonitorAssists with planning for monitoring visitsAssists during monitoring visits with review and resolution of questions on the CRFs.Works with study site staff to identify problems and resolve those problems identified by staff, as well as during study monitoring visits.Works with site staff and the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaningAssures safe storage of data at the study siteOversees follow up of study participants, including scheduling follow-up visits, contacting participants to remind them of upcoming visits, tracing clients who do not return for their scheduled follow-up visit, and distributing transport reimbursements and gifts.Performs other tasks involved in conducting the study as assignedKnowledge Skills and Experience:
Previous experience working on clinical research study desirableExperience conducting interviews or focus group discussions for research purposesSuccessful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 months desirableAbility to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with womenComfortable working in a health care facility or clinical environmentAbility to work independently without direct supervisionExcellent planning and organizational skillsFlexible and willing to adapt to new work demandsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English and other local languages as appropriateCompleted post-secondary education, OR have completed KCSE with a minimum of a C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B- (minus) in English OR completed a diploma in Social Studies/Community Development or equivalent from recognized institutions.EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

To Apply

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Title: Regional Study Coordinator / Monitor

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Study Manager, RCT Manager

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Study Coordinator/Monitor reporting to the Study Manager for the RCT.

There are two positions available; one to work with study sites primarily in French-speaking countries and another to work with study sites in English-speaking countries. These positions include both coordination of activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries and also routine monitoring of data quality at the same sites. One position will be based in Guinea and the other in Kenya.

Responsibilities Include:

Coordinates study activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to ensure smooth implementation of the study, including facilitation of effective communication between study sites and WHO/Geneva and EngenderHealth/New York.Monitors 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to assess compliance with protocol, sponsor, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements in order to ensure the safety of participants and accuracy of dataSupervises a Research Assistant based at each of the 4-5 study sites.Conducts pre-study, site initiation, interim monitoring, and study closeout visits and completes associated reporting requirements in accordance with EngenderHealth and WHO SOPs, including making arrangements with sites to ensure needed personnel will be available during the monitoring visitsAt interim monitoring visits verifies informed consent and reviews case report forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy, including comparing data to information on source documents, identifying problems/questions with data on CRFs and working with study site staff to resolve identified issues to the greatest extent possible.Retrieves completed CRFs from study sites and sends them to WHO/Geneva for data entryEnsures follow-up of site issues and action items identified during site visits, including resolution of problems related to data collection and reportingWorks with sites to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaningProvides timely and accurate reports to RCT Study MonitorPerforms other tasks involved in conducting the clinical research study as assigned.Knowledge Skills and Experience:
Proficient in all appropriate regulations and guidelines related to clinical monitoring , including local regulations pertaining to randomized controlled trials.Completion of relevant workshops or continuing education, including clinical monitoring training, Good Clinical Practice, Research Ethics, Regulatory Standards.Completion of supervised field training in monitoring of clinical research study sites and previous experience monitoring clinical research study sites.Successful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 monthsPrevious experience supervising others.Ability to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with womenAbility to work independently without direct supervisionExcellent planning and organizational skillsFlexible and willing to adapt to new work demandsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The West Africa position requires fluency in both French and English.Post secondary degree in science in health care field, e.g., nursing, clinical officer or other post secondary degree with significant experience as a clinical monitor. Willingness to travel 30-50% time.To Apply

Please visit the careers page at http://www.engenderhealth.org/ to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya