Senior Research Administrator - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation of all research documents including protocols, tools, regulatory materials, logs;
• Chair research management meetings and provide regular project updates to project PI and co-investigators
• Conduct performance appraisal of study site staff in liaison with the relevant technical supervisors of the staff members in Kenya.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and participant interactions, including for safeguarding;
• Organize and lead local research management meetings, and present study updates as necessary;
• Present findings at national and international seminars and conferences;
• Lead in writing reports and manuscripts in close collaboration with LSTM and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with ethical research standards and safeguarding protocols;
• Compile and lead submission on documents for Kenyan Poisons and Pharmacy Board;
• Conduct regular safeguarding reviews and implement corrective measures.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience;    Mandatory
• Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects;    Mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Certificate in Project planning and Management;    Mandatory
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and;    Mandatory
• Knowledge and experience of research in Sexual and Reproductive Health and experience working with adolescent girls and young women.    Mandatory
• Planning and organizational skills    Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory