Jobs at University of Nairobi

REF - AD/8/86/22

The Project

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Study Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day personnel and operations administration. He or she will handle all official correspondence, oversight of procurement processes, maintenance of equipment, quality control for the study data, control of issue and usage of office supplies, communication and general running of the project activities.

Responsibilities

• Development of appropriate study work plans
• Coordination of study activities to ensure research activities are in line with approved work plans, comply with set guidelines and institutional policies
• Ensuring proper implementation and documentation of training of research personnel to comply with research guidelines
• Working closely with research officers by facilitating the collection and reporting on research data
• Ensuring confidentiality and protection of study participants in the study, ensuring informed consents are obtained for all participants
• Documenting and reporting any breach in compliance with research regulations appropriately
• Oversee the maintenance of study facilities, supplies and equipment
• Liaison with relevant partners and offices to facilitate contracts and grant management
• Preparation and presentation of study reports in line with the set work plans
• Any other duties as may be given by the Principal Investigator.

Required Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university preferably in a medical, nursing or health related field
• Postgraduate training in Project Management or experience in Study Coordination will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Experience in electronic data collection and management will be an added advantage.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent in English Language
• High level interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with strong empathy
• Skilled group leader, top notch organizational skills, ability to multi-task and ability to proactively identify and solve problems
• Networking and collaboration skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Attentive to details.

Terms of appointment

• This is a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract, renewable based on performance and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience

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Job description

• Administer screening and enrollment questionnaire to patients in target wards/units
• Conduct screening for C. auris colonization in target wards/units
• Maintain a register of all samples collected and ensure results are received and updated on the appropriate patient records
• Ensure data is collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies with the data team
• Train and mentor clinical, auxiliary, housekeeping and environmental services (public health) staff in infection prevention and control of antifungal resistant pathogens
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports

Job specifications

• An applicant must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English
• He or she must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, or equivalent
• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a valid practice license
• Additional training in infection prevention and control will be an added advantage
• He or she must have at least five (5) years working experience post qualification
• Experience in infection prevention and control in a large hospital
• Be a team player with excellent communication skills