KEMRI / University of Washington (UW)
Position Title: Deputy Study Coordinator
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
The KEMRI/UW team seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill in the following positions:
Deputy Study Coordinator
KMR/6 – 1 Position (HMO Study)
Location: Migori County Referral Hospital
The Deputy Study Coordinator will be expected to foster collaboration between the study staff under their purview and within KEMRI more broadly.
Additionally, s/he will monitor and provide guidance on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in HMO Study, ensure data quality and completeness, and mentor the study staff to resolve any protocol issues or challenges with implementation including recruitment and follow up that may arise.
This person will also be expected to resolve conflicts between study staff, S/he will attend weekly meetings.
The Deputy Study Coordinator will be based in Migori and report directly to the study Principal Investigator/s.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Clinical Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the necessary professional registration documents
- Minimum of four years of experience coordinating research studies
- Ability to review and provide input on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and case report forms (CRFs)
- Experience supervising Study Staff
- Good communication skills and responsive to emails and phone calls
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ready to work under pressure and be a team player
- Able to multi-task
- Be a team player
- Highly detail oriented
Terms of Employment:
One-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above requirements, please follow the following link to complete the application form:
Deputy Study Coordinator – Google Forms
then send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 professional referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Friday 24th March 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY. PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.