Project Coordinator at University of Nairobi

Job Description

• Planning, organizing and coordinating study work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating hospitals and other stakeholders.
• Ensure necessary local ethics review board and governmental approvals and renewal are obtained for the study and managing study ethics and human subjects’ protection.
• Supervision of field staff, ensuring that appropriate data is collected and uploaded.
• Ensure proper administration of consent procedures and questionnaires to participants.
• Assist in training of staff involved in research on study methodologies
• Making weekly, monthly reports of project activities.
• Prepare for quarterly external audit and monitoring visits.
• Liaising with the administrator with regards to study purchases and any other administrative issues.
• Keeping the principal investigators updated on all administrative, research and financial activities.

Job Specifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English.
• Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a degree in Bachelor of Science, Nursing or its equivalent
• At least 2 years working experience post qualification in a busy maternity unit.
• Basic managerial skills and experience.
• Training and experience in clinical research and IT