The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research – (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility.
Responsibility
The overall efficient day-to-day management of the study including obtaining all relevant approvals, budget management, center set up and recruitment.
- Coordinate any protocol amendments.
- Review/develop the study Case Record Forms (CRFs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring standardized methods are used.
- Recruiting, training and supervising staff and creating reports for the investigator institution and funder.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, nursing, pharmacology or biomedical sciences.
- Written and verbal proficiency in English
- Minimum of four years of work experience in a research institution/organization
- Previous experience in the management of clinical studies or epidemiological research in poor resource settings
- Proven experience working with MOH/county health on projects
- Moderate level analytical skills and use of at least one statistical software package e.g. STATA, SPSS or SAS
Terms of Employment:
Employment is a one (1) year renewable contract with probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.
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