Coordinator at Centre for Health Solutions

Job Description

The objectives of this follow-up assessment is to:

• Compare the prevalence of Neuro Tube Defect (NTD)-affected pregnancies among women with periconceptional Dolutegravir (DTG) exposure to the prevalence of NTD-affected pregnancies among women with periconceptional EFV exposure
• Assess risk factors for NTDs among women with periconceptional DTG exposure compared to women with periconceptional EFV exposure
• Ascertain other adverse pregnancy outcomes after 20 weeks gestation
• Measure the frequency of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women exposed to DTG during pregnancy that fall outside of the periconceptional period

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of National Study Coordinator.

Location: National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Nairobi

Reporting to: HIV Care and Treatment Manager

Objectives

• Finalize the research implementation plan under the direction of the Principal Investigator in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Process and obtain national ethical approvals, where relevant
• Implement research activities according to the research protocol, coordinating relevant stakeholders
• Support data management and report writing process in collaboration with various stakeholders

Responsibilities and Duties

Objective 1: Finalization of research implementation plan

• Compile relevant study materials developed by various stakeholders
• Coordinate the printing of study materials
• Coordinate the training of study site coordinators and site staff

Objective 2: Obtain national approvals

• In collaboration with key stakeholders, coordinate the ethical approval process with relevant institutions
• Obtain the necessary administrative approvals from national and county government health departments
• Obtain necessary approvals from the facility in-charges in the study sites

Objective 3: Implementation of research activities

• Manage study operations and ensure research activities are implemented according to study protocol, in strict adherence to the timelines
• Support during training and orientation of research team, data management, quality assurance and lab tests
• Traveling to health facilities and client follow up visits in the study sites as required
• Monthly progress in the form of report, written communication and PowerPoint presentation
• Be the first point of contact for any protocol or operational issues that may arise in the study sites

Objective 4: Support data management, report writing and dissemination

• Support the national team in conducting quality checks on collected data
• Ensure data confidentiality and that confidentiality protocols are not breached
• Timely communication of any protocol violation to the Principal Investigator
• Support the data analysis and report writing including coordination of workshops

Deliverables

Deliverables associated with the above tasks under the objectives outlined in this document include:

• A detailed study implementation plan
• Provide progress status reports to PIs and ethics review boards on a routine basis as required
• Monthly submission of study progress report
• Document and file minutes and all other deliberations of study team meetings

Training / Experience / Clinical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Clinical medicine or a health-related field of study is required, with Master’s degree as an added advantage.
• Extensive experience in working with national HIV health programmers and offering technical assistance, preferably in the National HIV Program in Kenya
• Familiarity with community research-based principles and minimum 2 – 4 years’ experience in program coordination, volunteer management in a health-related field
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the complexity of issues relating to people living with HIV/AIDS
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English

Duration:

12 months:

• 1 month: Study implementation plan and study approvals
• 8 months: Data collection
• 3 months: Analysis & report writing