Study Coordinator (IPrEP Study) at Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)

Location: Homabay County

Terms: One year renewable, for up to three years

Earliest date position opens: March 1, 2017

Summary of study: IPrEP is an implementation science study designed to assess effectiveness of different adherence models of oral antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) for HIV prevention as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be the overall in-charge of all aspects of study implementation. He/she will ensure data of the highest quality are collected; specifically, s/he will support the efforts of the PIs, other study investigators, research manager and internal monitor in ensuring timely enrollment and retention of study participants.

Key roles for the position

Pre study initiation:

• Support the development of the study protocol and associated documents including consent forms and questionnaires
• Oversee submission processes to regulatory bodies including ethical review committees
• Prepare and oversee compliance with standard operating procedures for study activities

During study implementation.

•    Ensure community entry activities have been adequately done and engage with health facility staff.    
•    Participate in hiring and training of study staff.
•    Oversee data collection, entry and submission across the study sites
•    Supervise other study staff and ensure they follow study protocol.
•    Ensure adequate pace of participant enrollment and high retention rate.
•    Take lead in preparing and submitting regular reports as needed.
•    Organize and participate in regular conference calls with local and international investigators

Post-data collection:

•    Plan for and execute study closeout and dissemination of results
•    Participate in the preparation of the final field report.
•    Participate in data analysis and manuscript writing
 
Minimum requirements

•    Masters degree in Public Health from recognized university required; diploma or bachelors degree in clinical medicine and surgery highly advantageous.
•    Prior participation in research projects and data collection activities.
•    At least five years' experience in study coordination required, preferably in clinical trials.
•    Experience working with key populations advantageous.
•    Good communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
•    Competency in Microsoft Excel required: basic statistical analyses desired.
•    Evidence of at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal