The Project
This is a Project on adult HIV clinical trial that will be conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu Referral Hospital, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The position
Duty Station: Kenyatta National Hospital, with frequent travel to the other study sites
Reporting to: Principal Investigator
Tenure: Full-time, one year contract renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual consent.
Job Purpose
The Study Coordinator will provide overall management and clinical supervision of the study team and ensure the study protocol is adhered to at all sites.
Primary Responsibilities
Developing study relevant SOPs and manuals to guide study personnel
Ensuring adherence to the study protocol
Promoting Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of the study
Providing leadership, training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
Participating in participant recruitment, review, and care, as per the study protocol
Overseeing all clinical personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
Acting as a liaison between investigators, participants and staff
Safeguarding the safety and welfare of participants
Ensuring data quality, integrity, confidentiality and safe custody
Ensuring adherence to clinic procedures relating to the safe-keeping and confidentiality of source documents
Assessing study participants and participate in medical decisions
Any other duties assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) and registered to practice with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
Master’s degree in epidemiology or public health
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct clinical care of PLHIV, including prescribing ARVs
MUST have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
MUST have a Certificate in Human Subject Protection
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Certification in the National Advanced HIV Clinical Course
Leadership experience in HIV programs is an added advantage
Research experience, particularly in a leadership role, is an added advantage
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