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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Job Group MR/8
Job Description: The Assistant Study Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of all community and mobile aspects of the clinical trial titled “Antibiotics for Children with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD) Trial”.
She/he will oversee a team responsible for directly observed therapy and home tracing, lead community sensitization and mobilization activities, and set up referral systems from health facilities in the catchment areas.
She/he may also participate in clinical duties as needed.
The Assistant Study Coordinator will also work with study investigators to develop standard operating procedures, design and edit appropriate logs to document study-related activities, conduct internal monitoring to ensure all protocols are being followed, actively trouble-shoot issues identified, conduct community outreach activities, and lead regular meetings.
She/he will be based in Western Kenya, initially in Rongo with potential relocation to other areas in Migori and Homa Bay Counties where patient recruitment will be happening.
The Assistant Study Coordinator will report directly to the Study Coordinator and will be a part of a large clinical-research team located in Kenya and the United States.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Terms of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be based in Nyanza.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales. Health Insurance Cover is provided for the staff members only.
If you meet the above requirements, please Click the link below to complete the online application form and send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to e-mail address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 23rd February, 2017 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalised areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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