Assistant Study Coordinator (KEN SHE Study) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

KMR6 Vacancy No. FN01-05-2021)

K MR6 Vacancy No. FN-10-03-2021

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinates the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
• Plan, implement, supervise and conducts routine assessment of data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of any technical support staff.
• Assist in preparation of study initiation and monitoring visits
• Assist in Regulatory binder assembly and maintenance
• Recruitment and retention of study subjects
• Assist study’s community engagement processes
• Assist in staff training on the protocol related topics
• Responding to priority mails, and participate in inter site calls and conferences
• Assist in submission of the protocol to IRBs and renewals
• Liaise with the study coordinator on reporting study related safety issues and reports and resolution of queries that may arise.
• Attend to Staff HR related issues in liaison with the HR department
• Drafting, reviewing and implementation of SOPs.
• Assist on planning for orientation of new staff

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or relevant field

Experience

• Two years’ experience in clinical trials management and coordination
• Experience with supervising research for public health or clinical studies

Desirable Qualities

• Prior leadership experience managing research teams preferred
• Experience with community health initiatives preferred
• Experience with research studies or programs focused on senior citizens
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and organize workload
• Excellent time and resource management skills
• Ability to work with tight timelines and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage and supervise a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to plan, initiate, coordinate and enforce protocols, policies and procedures
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks, including proficiency in organizing conference calls and typing to record meeting minutes
• High level of competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook