Clinical Surveillance Coordinator at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

JOB PURPOSE: 

This role is responsible for coordination of surveillance studies in the pediatric ward (KCH) by ensuring patient safety, confidentiality and study standards are maintained following clinical practice guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, monitor and audit of admission procedures, patient care and ensure compliance to clinical care and surveillance SOPs and protocols; 
• Provide updates, guidance and oversee performance of consent procedures; ensure completeness and regular updates of consent information 
• Review and verify patient admission data, ensure information collection is credible and complete; 
• Examine participants flagged for surveillances studies, coordinate appropriate consent procedures; 
• Coordinate data quality activities ensuring completeness and accuracy of information pre and post storage; 
• Plan, execute and evaluate annual staff training and activities; 
• Prepare and submit post training reports; 
• Ensure proper documentation, quality control and quality assurance of clinical surveillance research data; 
• Monitor ward procedures, research procedures and ensure compliance to study protocols; 
• Coordinate surveillance studies including dissemination of study information to all study participants and stakeholders; 
• Develop, review and collate observational and surveillance study SOPs and ensure they are approved and implemented; and 
• Supervise and guide surveillance team in the execution of daily operations and individual performance. 

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Management of approved training budget
• Petty Cash Management 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Nursing or life sciences or KMTC Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• At least three years’ experience of involvement in clinical trials including trial organization, hands-on work in clinical trials or trials monitoring, with 1 year experience at supervisory level
• Licensed by the Clinical Officers Council or Nursing Council
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in clinical trials
• Training in GCP and research ethics

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge in GCP and Ethics
• Knowledge in HTS- HIV counselling and testing. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills 
• Good analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Teamwork and ability to work with diverse teams 
• Strong Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Strong team coordination and Supervisory skills. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Based at the Clinical Trials Facility in Kilifi.
• Regular travel, including travel outside of working hours, within and out of the country to visit trial sites for site initiation, training and trouble shooting.
• Be available to work flexibly, out of hours if necessary.
• Exposure to patients and materials considered infectious and/or biohazardous.