Study Coordinator & Research Assistants Job Vacancies in Kenya

Position Title: Study Coordinator & Research Assistants

Study Description: 

The tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) cascade study intends to evaluate the uptake, adherence and outcomes of the new short-course tuberculosis preventive therapy (weekly isoniazid with rifapentine [3HP]) among people living with HIV in Kenya. The TPT study will also explore the feasibility of monitoring adherence to 3HP using urine biomarkers of INH in a prospective cohort of people living with HIV.  The study seeks to recruit a highly motivated and pro-active individuals to fill in the following vacancies;

Position:            Study Coordinator (1 position)

Location:           JOOTRH, Kisumu

Reporting to:    PI

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate all research activities
  • Supervision of Research Assistants
  • Screen HIV patients to assess potential eligibility for participation in the TPT study.
  • Recruit and enroll participants into the study and other related study procedures.
  • Maintain adequate supplies at the study sites
  • Ensure strict compliance with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality of study participants and their data including supporting the informed consent process.
  • Submit summaries of recruitment and enrolment reports to the study PI
  • Perform urine sample collection and testing using dipstick
  • Attend regular meetings with the PI to discuss study progress and activities
  • Provide support for non-research activities at the facility.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Essential Requirements:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

  • A degree in Public Health/ Community Health and Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • MUST have two years’ experience as a study Coordinator with HIV /TB Research: Experience in urine sample collection and testing will be an added advantage.
  • Experience working in HIV/TB research an added advantage
  • Excellent computer skills (Attach certificate)
  • Excellent use of REDCAP for data collection
  • Experience in electronic data collection using smartphones or tablets.
  • Must have up to date GCP/HSP certificate.

Desired Qualities:

  • Ability to maintain project schedules and work extra hours and even over the weekends.
  • Team player with ability to work closely with MOH staff at the clinic
  • Ability to adhere to study protocol
  • Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities independently, in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Key skills and competencies

  • Excellent communication skills:
  • Good organizational skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, MUST be fluent in LUO

Position:            Research Assistant (4 positions)

Location:           Kisumu County

Reporting to:    Study Coordinator

Job Summary: The Officer will abstract clinical information from medical records, identify and recruit eligible study participants for the prospective cohort, obtain informed consent, and ensure participant follow-up and retention. He/She must be flexible and work within the existing structures, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Abstract clinical information from medical records
  • Screen HIV patients to assess potential eligibility for participation in the TPT cascade study.
  • Recruit and enroll participants into the study and other related study procedures.
  • Administer questionnaires to study participants
  • Maintain proper communication between study site and study coordinator
  • Maintain adequate supplies at the study sites (for example, study forms)
  • Ensure strict compliance with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality of study participants and their data including supporting the informed consent process.
  • Submit summaries of recruitment and enrolment to the study coordinator and suggest any improvements to the study flow as appropriate.
  • Perform urine sample collection and testing using urine dipstick tests
  • Attend regular meetings with the Study coordinator to discuss study progress and activities
  • Provide support for non-research activities at the facility.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

  • Certificate in Public Health/ Community Health and Development, Community Health, Social Work or related field
  • MUST have a minimum of one year of experience in clinical research on HIV/TB: Experience with urine sample collection and testing will be an added advantage.
  • Experience working in HIV/TB research an added advantage
  • Excellent computer skills (Attach certificate)
  • Excellent use of REDCAP for data collection
  • Experience in electronic data collection using smartphones or tablets.
  • Must have up to date GCP/HSP certificate.

Desired Qualities:

  • Ability to maintain project schedules and work extra hours and even over the weekends.
  • Team player with ability to work closely with MOH staff at the clinic
  • Must be willing to stay within the study area
  • Ability to adhere to study protocol
  • Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities independently, in a timely manner with minimal supervision

Key skills and competencies

  • Excellent communication skills:
  • Good organizational skills
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, MUST be fluent in LUO

If you meet the above qualifications, please send your CV and testimonials to the email: tptstudy2023@gmail.com  by 31st January ,2024

Applications must include the following:

  • Complete CV with 3 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
  • Relevant certificates and testimonials

 

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