Vacancy No. FN-06-03-2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with study investigators to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected, processed, and properly stored, and required data are collected
Locate and contact study participants
Administer informed consent to study participants and record the process appropriately
Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and other stake holders
Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
Complete CRFs
Administer questionnaires
Administer participant reimbursement.
Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator
Collection of blood and urine samples from consented study participants
Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing laboratories both locally and internationally.
Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the study regions
Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits
Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.
Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
Maintain good relationship with participants
Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means
Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person
Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.
Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors
Other required skills:
Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
Excellent written and verbal communication required.
Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
Required Qualifications:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science.
Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with the Household Socio-Economic (HSE) Survey as part of the Sustainable East Africa Research In Community Health (SEARCH) study
At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.
Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
License to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding license)
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Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 16th April, 2023.
Apply via :
hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org
