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  • Posted: Feb 6, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 12, 2019
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    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
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    Quality Assurance Officer

    Job Description

    Vacancy:   K10-01-19
     
    REPORTING To: Study Coordinator, Study PIs
     
    ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Bsc. Nursing, science degree, social sciences or health related degree.
    • 2 years of experience in health research
     
    DESIRED QUALITIES:
    • Fluency in English and Swahili, written and spoken, with fluency in the local language spoken in the study area being an added advantage
    • Excellent communication skills; ability to work well in a team, with the public and to collaborate with counterparts.
    • Attention to detail and systematic approach to their work.
    • Previous experience and/or training in Quality Assurance will be an advantage.  
    • Proven leadership skills, assertiveness, and ability to take initiative 
     
    Position Description: 
    The Quality Assurance Officer will report to the Field Coordinator and will be responsible for ensuring that the data collection and filling work is conducted in the highest standards possible as per the Malaria Vaccine Pilot Evaluation (MVPE) study protocol. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity. His/her functions shall not be limited to the following:
     
    Specific tasks and responsibilities:
    • Monitor study team compliance with required study procedures and GCP standards.
    • Assist in monitoring, documenting and reporting adverse events to IRBs.
    • Maintain documents as required by regulatory agency guidelines.
    • Audit documents and pertinent files and prepare for archival storage.
    • Resolve data queries and record discrepancies identified during in-house reviews
    • Sign the confidentiality statement and maintain confidentiality and privacy of the research subjects as per the signed confidentiality statement.
    • Report the problems requiring action from the field coordinator/study coordinator/PI.
    • Assure that obtaining informed consent from participants is complete and according to GCP standards.
    • Training of staff on quality assurance issues.
    • Performing real – time quality control checks on source documents.
    • Supervision of maintenance of subject screening and enrollment logs.
    • Completion of data clarification forms.
    • Writing and reviewing of study Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Developing of study source documents.
    • Any other duties assigned by the superiors.
    Terms of Employment:
    • 1-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.  
    Remuneration:
    • Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.  The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

    Method of Application

    Applications are due no later than: 12th February 2019. to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CGHR Research Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org

    Applications MUST include the following:
    • Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
    • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
    • Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
    • Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts
    • Must have Certificate of good conduct 
    • Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
    • Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
    • Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate

    KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CGHR AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY

    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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