Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
KMR6 Vacancy No. FN01-05-2021)
K MR6 Vacancy No. FN-10-03-2021
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinates the initiation of research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
- Plan, implement, supervise and conducts routine assessment of data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
- Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities.
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of any technical support staff.
- Assist in preparation of study initiation and monitoring visits
- Assist in Regulatory binder assembly and maintenance
- Recruitment and retention of study subjects
- Assist study’s community engagement processes
- Assist in staff training on the protocol related topics
- Responding to priority mails, and participate in inter site calls and conferences
- Assist in submission of the protocol to IRBs and renewals
- Liaise with the study coordinator on reporting study related safety issues and reports and resolution of queries that may arise.
- Attend to Staff HR related issues in liaison with the HR department
- Drafting, reviewing and implementation of SOPs.
- Assist on planning for orientation of new staff
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or relevant field
Experience
- Two years’ experience in clinical trials management and coordination
- Experience with supervising research for public health or clinical studies
Desirable Qualities
- Prior leadership experience managing research teams preferred
- Experience with community health initiatives preferred
- Experience with research studies or programs focused on senior citizens
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and organize workload
- Excellent time and resource management skills
- Ability to work with tight timelines and meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and supervise a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to plan, initiate, coordinate and enforce protocols, policies and procedures
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks, including proficiency in organizing conference calls and typing to record meeting minutes
- High level of competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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