Job Description:
The Program Coordinator will be the primary point of communication for faculty at the University of Nairobi and the University of Washington who provide oversight and mentorship to the trainees.
He/she will work with staff in the University of Washington/KEMRI offices in Nairobi to coordinate and administer the program.
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing the schedule of activities for the trainees during their time in Kisii and ensuring that the schedule is adhered to.
Qualifications for the Program Coordinator Job
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Additional training in Community Health and Adult Teaching is an added advantage
Computer literacy
Sound knowledge of the Kenya Health System
Communication skills – report writing and verbal communication with domestic and international supervisors
Able to communicate in Kisii language is an added advantage
Willing to travel
Responsibilities for the Program Coordinator Job
The program coordinator will oversee all activities, including but not limited to:
Planning and scheduling training curriculum for 8 week training cycles of paired US and Kenyan trainees
Serve as the principal liason with the Kisii County health officials, NGO partners, hospital staff and administration, Kisii community advisory board and Kisii community members
Lead discussion and planning of community health assessments and interventions
Maintain strong relationship with the community groups involved
Submit weekly written summary reports on the administration and activities of the program
Participate in 2-3 teleconferences per week with US and Kenya based leadership
Perform other duties that may be given by the Program Directors
Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization
Terms of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be based in Kisii.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
Company Address: Address Kenya Medical Research Institute, Off Mbagathi Way Nairobi
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Program Coordinator
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Study Coordinator
Job Description
Job Group MR/9
Job Description: The Study Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of clinical trials and observational studies to ensure smooth implementation of the study.
She/he will manage the project on a day-to day basis, recruit research participants and oversee the collection of study and trial data whilst ensuring that these research processes adhere to regulatory requirements.
She/he will develop standard operating procedures, prepare and submit regulatory authority documents, manage study implementation teams, design and edit appropriate logs to document study-related activities, design and edit case report forms, maintain records of all study-related documents, conduct internal monitoring to ensure all protocols are being followed, and lead regular in-house trainings.
QualificationDegree in Nursing or Public Health or Degree or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine Nursing or Public Health with at least 5 years of experience in infectious diseases related research activities
At least 5 years’ experience coordinating research studies; clinical trial experience is preferred
Experience in coordination of multiple sites and teams
Experience in coordinating externally monitored studies
Be able to design, amend and implement research protocols
Ability to manage and supervise a large and diverse team of study personnel
Ability to communicate effectively and frequently to domestic and international supervisors in person, over the phone, on Skype, and over email.
Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Able to multi-task
Be a team player
Highly detail oriented
Willing and ready to travel within country on a regular basis
Must have Certificate of good conduct
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
Must have credit reference Bureau CertificateResponsibilities
The clinical study coordinator will act as the primary point person for the study and will oversee all study activities including but not limited to:Scheduling and managing all staff members at various study sites, training new staff members including giving briefings on all operational policies and procedures; ensuring each person understands his/her role and responsibilities
Set up and manage enrollment sites at various health facilities in Homa Bay and Kisii Counties
Act as a liaison between members of hospitals, Ministry of Health, and communities including conducting regular study sensitization sessions and discussion forums
Maintain strong relationship with study clinical sites and community groups involved
Develop and update standard operating procedures and associated logs
Ensure compliance to standard operating procedures and best practices for the study
Develop and maintain quality control and assurance checks for study procedures and data
Organize and lead training of study procedures
Ensure all data and adverse event forms are filled out appropriately, submitted in a timely fashion, and records maintained
Observation of study procedures to ensure adherence to protocol
Maintenance of Trial Master File and all quality control documentation
Responsible for all ethical and pharmacy review board applications
Coordinate staff evaluation procedures
Make weekly reports on the administration of the study
Fill-in for site staff members when necessary
Act as a liaison between site staff members and Nairobi and Seattle based study leadership through regular communication with both site staff and study leadership
Lead weekly study calls with the leadership team in Nairobi and Seattle
Perform other duties that may be given by the Study Investigators
Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW OrganizationTerms of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be based in Nyanza.
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Pharmaceutical Technologist Nurse Counselors Laboratory Technologist Field Officers Project Data Officer Study Clinician/Clinical Officer
M/R 7
Job Purpose: To dispense drugs to study participants and manage the Pharmacy
ResponsibilitiesDispense drugs to study participants
Counsel clients on drugs administration and compliance
Order corresponding supplies such as drugs, clinical items and other pharmaceutical items from approved vendor(s) and sponsor organization(s).
Maintain drug logs and manage inventory to assure adequate and accurate inventory levels are maintained
Prepare pharmacy budget as per the needs of the study protocols
Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
Develop standard operating procedures for pharmacy management as per study protocols.
Issue clinical items to clinicians and counselors
Perform other functions as requested by the supervisorJob Qualifications
Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board and in a professional associationExperience
At least three years’ experience
Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage
Experience and knowledge in vaccines and HIV care is vitalTerms of employment: Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
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Study Clinical Officer
Job Group MR/7
Job Description: The Study Clinical Officer will be responsible for screening, examining, and enrolling participants in the study and conducting follow-up appointments with participants and caregivers. The Study Clinical Officer will perform physical exams, collect health history, and ascertain other relevant information from caregivers using standardized case report forms.
This staff member is also responsible for management of any side effects of the study intervention and for collecting and tracking adverse event and protocol violations that may occur over the study period.
Finally the Study Clinical Officer is responsible for submitting weekly reports to the study coordinator summarizing indicators of study progress and communicating challenges and successes to the study coordinator.
The Study Clinical Officer will also assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting, on this and other related studies.
Required Qualifications:Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Holds a current practicing license
Three years of working experience as a clinical officer
Demonstrated competency in standard specimen processing
Computer literate
Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
Basic computer skills
Detail-orientedPreferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record working in busy clinic
Experience working with paediatrics
Research experienceTerms Of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
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Supplies Assistant I Supplies Officer III Principal Research Officer (Research Regulation/ethics)
JOB GROUP MR 7
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-Raise quotations for purchase of products within different thresholds to ensure availability and competitive prices in the institute;
Prepare Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) to make contracts with merchants in order to procure goods and services;
Prepare tenders to procure good and services of very high value to satisfy the needs of the institute;
Carry out market surveys to establish current market prices and trends in order to ensure that merchants always quote competitively;
Prepare payment documents for goods and services supplied to ensure accountability and avoid legal risk;
Provide input into the development of specifications to ensure value for money;
Carry out tender opening for purchase of highly priced goods and services; and Carry out tender and quotation evaluation to ensure quality and value for money.Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:Diploma in Supply Chain Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
Full membership of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, Practicing
License will be an added advantage.
Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution
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Senior Research Officer Senior Principal ICT Officer Chief ICT Officer Assistant Research Officers Study Coordinator Study Nurses/Clinic Nurses Data Specialists Clinical Officers
JOB GROUP MR/12
The primary role of this position is to provide leadership within Scientific and Ethics Review Unit (SERU) – (Research Regulation/ Quality control and Mentoring/Training).Duties for the Senior Research Officer JobServe as Secretary to SERU committee;
Reviewing and analyzing scientific, technical and ethical components of research proposals;
Advising investigators on adherence to/compliance with mandated Kenyan laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to human research participants’ protection;
Coordinating and conducting expedited review of proposals;
Carrying out site monitoring and other regulatory activities for various studies reviewed at SERU to ensure compliancy.
Coordinating the activities of analysts and/or administrative support staff, as appropriate;
Advising and guiding research investigators with respect to the proposal development and documentation necessary to ensure compliance with provisions pertaining to human research participant protections in biomedical and clinical research;
Attending SERU meetings and providing technical support and guidance on regulatory matters; records medical and ethical issues discussed, and ensures accurate documentation of final committee determinations;
Ensuring maintenance of an accurate and comprehensive database of reviewed and approved research.
Reviewing clinical research applications, safety reports, DSMB reports and advises the SERU on matters requiring their attention and creates a safety report database and generates monthly technical reports.
Maintaining up-to-date understanding of the national and international policies and regulations;
Executing audits of clinical research projects;
Reviewing research and medical records and processes as appropriate to assess compliance with proposals, regulatory requirements, and guidelines;
Participating in the development, design, and delivery of research ethics training for researchers, SERU Committee members, and/or SERU Secretariat staff;
Engaging in Monitoring and Quality assurance activities for SERU;
Providing training, day-to-day guidance and supervision to research administrators;
Representing SERU at various internal and/or external institutional fora, as appropriate.Job Requirements
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy Biomedical Sciences, Public Health or any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
Master’s and PhD degree in any of the above fields;
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Research Regulation;
Diploma in Research ethics/ Relevant Certificate training in Research ethics or Certified IRB professional;
Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications;
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities;
Ability to lead and operationally supervise staff;
Meets the requirement of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
Knowledge of current and emerging legislative, policy, and operational issues and trends in the area of research compliance.go to method of application »
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Research Assistants
Job Purpose: To assist in field data collection
Job ResponsibilitiesTimely abstraction of data from patients’ charts
Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents
Ensure facilities have adequate data collection tools and request necessary supplies for the project
Liaise with the health facility staff to ensure project activities are conducted as scheduled
Providing project management team with regular feedback on field activities
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assignedJob Requirements
College diploma in nursing, health records or any health related field
Experience working in a Comprehensive Care Centre will be an added advantage
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Past experience in electronic data collection using Survey CTO/ ODK desirable
Excellent organizational skills
Good interpersonal skillsTerms of Employment: Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.