Reports to: Principal Investigator
JobPurpose
The position holder will be expected toprovide leadership and clinical support to a clinical research team conducting a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine studyand provision of reproductivehealth services to adolescent girls and young women.In addition, they will provide oversight and leadership to the daily conduct of clinical studies as a designee of the Principal Investigator.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
Ensure preparedness of staff and site for study implementation
Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
Oversee all clinic and other study personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local and international institutional review boards or ethical review committees
Maintain all study records including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required.
Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials audits, responses to any findings and implements approved
Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff
May perform other job related duties as requested or required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)•Experiencein a clinical research setting is preferred
Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling and provision of various contraception methods
Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice will be added advantage Licensure
Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow.
Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately•Ability to multi-task.
Meticulous attention to detail
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is on a one yearrenewable 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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Must have credit reference Bureau CertificateA duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 11th August, 2020.KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGEDTO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Apply via :
phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org
