LOCATION: Nairobi with 50% travel across Kenya
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Director-KENPHIA Project, the Technical Advisor will participate in the technical design and lead in the implementation aspects of the KENPHIA survey on behalf of ICAP. The incumbent will also oversee survey technical staff as well as ensure compliance to all ethical board and donor institutional requirements.
Responsibilities for the Technical Advisor Job
Assist in the development & implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the survey
Work together with the national survey coordinator and regional coordinators to develop team deployment work plans and give periodic progress updates to various survey planning and monitoring organs
Ensure regulatory compliance with all ethical board and research monitoring auditor requirements including meeting documentation standards and reporting of incidents or adverse events
Make frequent field visits to provide supportive supervision and address arising bottlenecks encountered by national, regional and field technical teams
Coordinate survey planning meetings between ICAP and survey partner organizations including Government of Kenya, and CDC
Coordinate provision of all technical assistance by ICAP staff to the Ministry of Health
Actively participate in the development of monthly progress reports, presentations, publications and abstracts
Perform other duties as needed
Requirements for the Technical Advisor Job
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. Masters in Public Health preferred.
At least five (5) years of experience in managing national or regional public health research programs in areas such as HIV, TB, and maternal child health in Kenya
Strong supervisory and management experience in leading large multi- disciplinary research teams
Prior clinical research or program evaluation experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the Director- Human Resources, ICAP, jobs@icapkenya.org on or before July 14, 2017. Do not send certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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jobs@icapkenya.org