Research Administrator - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage study setup, participant recruitment, and field activities across multiple sites.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including obtaining protocol submissions to CSC and SERU.
• Review case report forms (CRFs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), train field teams on use, and monitor compliance.
• Monitor trial recruitment and update the trial senior management team with modern tools such as AI and data visualization.
• Organise telehealth / digital health consultations for participants requiring higher care.
• Coordinate with data management teams to ensure data quality and resolve queries promptly.
• Maintain excellent relationships with study participants, their communities, and all project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans and goals for research initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting and resource allocation for research projects.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• .Experience with telehealth/digital health for participant follow-up and care scheduling will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Proven experience in project management, including use of project planner software, patient scheduling, and data visualization.    Mandatory
• Planning and organizational skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment;    Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities    Skills & Competencies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;    Skills & Competencies
• Experience with international research collaborations;    Skills & Competencies
• Team player.    Skills & Competencies