KEMRI Study Coordinator Job (SANOFI Study)

Study Coordinator Job, Current Medical Jobs 2023,

Position: Study Coordinator (1 Position) K MR 6  Vacancy No. FN-11-02-2023

Reports to:        Principal Investigator

Location:            Kisumu

Duration: 1 Year Renewable  Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health or a related health research field.
• At least two year’s relevant experience managing and coordinating GCP compliant community or clinical trials.
• At least five years practical experience in the management of research teams.
• Experience in maintaining Study Master Files and other relevant study documents.
  • Experience of preparing trial protocol amendments and submitting trial-related documents, including study reports, to ethics boards and/or regulatory authorities.
• Commitment to working as a member of a multidisciplinary and multicultural scientific team.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome problems as and when they arise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Able to re-locate to Kisumu for this position.
• Willingness to work in urban and rural areas for study purposes.

Desirable qualities

• Prior work experience in research including implementation research studies.
• Communication skills in Swahili.
• Experience in drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience managing funds from international donor organisations
• Plan, manage and supervise the day-to-day management and study visits for ongoing trials.
• Prepare and submit trial documents to ethics and regulatory committees as required, including protocol amendments and six-monthly reports.
• Supervise responses to data queries, review case report forms and other relevant study documentation, and maintain Study Master Files.
• Participate in communication between KEMRI, study sponsors and the other study partners.
• Lead and supervise the study teams to ensure that the studies are conducted to GCP and international trial standards.
• Organise and participate in meetings regarding research progress, results and any other aspects of the studies.
• Organise procurements and orders for the studies and handle petty cash expenses for study activities.
• Assist in managing the project budgets and other project resources, liaise with administration staff in reviewing budgets, monitor expenditures and check financial reports.
• Coordinate study monitoring visits, including preparation of responses to monitoring
• Assist in drafting reports, publications and presentations of study results at national
• and international meetings and for trial governance bodies (eg,. The Data and Safety
• Monitoring Board)
• Provide weekly reports to the line manager and Principal Investigators on the study
• Travel to field sites as required to ensure the smooth running of study activities.
• Promote KEMRI Kargeno research and policy hub and its core values, and play a
• supportive role in the delivery of its day-to-day operations and strategic goals
• Undertake other duties, including support to other studies, as may be required by the
• trial Principal Investigators.

How to Apply

1. All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
2. Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
3. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to:  hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org   not later than February 28, 2023.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted