Study Coordinator - for a Pediatric Case Finding Study at Elizabeth Glaser

Position Details

The Study Coordinator will serve as the principal administrative liaison for a study evaluating different service delivery models for finding HIV-positive children and coordinate study associated activities. S/he will assist in study planning and ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and regulatory requirements are followed. S/he will also oversee and coordinate the provision of administrative services, including recruitment, supervision of research support staff and developing and maintaining recordkeeping systems and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the initiation of the study
• Support in maintaining all required regulatory documentation
• Develop standard operatingprocedures
• Liaise with Data Management Unit in planning, implementing, and maintain data collection and management systems in support of research activities.
• Plan and coordinate recruitment of research assistants as appropriate to the study
• Provide support for study-related training activities
• Develop and maintain records of research activities, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required
• Liaise with officials from the county and sub county health department during study implementation as appropriate.
• Liaise with the Public Health Evaluation Lead to provide supervisory oversightof study staff, as well as guidance and support for effective implementation
• Conduct periodic monitoring visits to all study facilities to ensure compliance with protocol and human subjects’ protections
• Coordinate provision of study updates throughout implementation and dissemination of results at the end of the study
• Support Public Health Evaluation lead in monitoring project expenditures and ensuring that they are in line with the budget.
• Participate in regular study update calls with the global investigator team

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical medicine or BSC Nursing degree with 3-5 years of operations research experience. Master in Public Health will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of proven experience working with health programs in Kenya

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS issues in the health sector
• Understanding of research methodologies and research ethics
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to manage/coordinate data collection staff
• Experience with quantitative data is strongly preferred