Job description
We seek to recruit a Temporary Study Coordinator for our research team to be based in HomaBay and Kisumu for a period of 6 months. The Study coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all daily study operations in Homa Bay and Kisumu,including supervising study personnel,maintaining up-to-date study protocols and approvals, and liaising with key stakeholders, both locally and internationally. S/he will must be self-directed, working with minimal supervision, and must be committed to providing services and care for vulnerable populations, s/he will report to the Study Manager and Principal Investigator.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
Participate in training and capacity building of research assistants and other research study personnel.
Preparing and conducting pre-study activities, selection and initiation visits, routine monitoring and closure visits.
Responsible for the sites and on-site management during the study process.
Order and coordinate study supplies.
Plan, implement, and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol.
Instructs and coordinate research and program assistants, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
Monitor the progress of research activities; develop and maintain records of research activities, and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators, administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
Plan and coordinate regular advisory board and steering committee meetings.
Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the principle operational liaison for local collaborating institutions, organizations and regulating bodies.
Implement quality control process throughout the conduct of the study.
Assist and support the data validation and clean file procedure, ensuring data standards are met.
Plan and participate in Investigator meetings.
Collating site status data.
Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to investigators and researchers.
Required Skills
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree; post-graduate training added advantage
Basic clinical training (e.g. HIV Testing Services certification desirable)
Minimum of two years of research experience (such as coordinating a research study), or: data collection experience coupled with at least two years of program coordination experience
Demonstrated experience working with adolescent girls and young women
Familiarity with community-based research principles
Excellent communication and interpersonal
Computer competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Familiarity with data storage and analysis systems such as SPPS is an asset
Familiarity with managing the collection, packaging and shipment of biological samples highly desired
Works under minimum supervision
Dependable and upholding the highest levels of honesty and confidentiality
High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel within Kisumu and Homabay County
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