AAS Senior Programme Officer - Clinical Trials Jobs in Kenya
AAS Senior Programme Officer - Clinical Trials Jobs in Kenya
Position Overview The Senior Programme Officer will be responsible for providing operational and research support in the implementation and delivery of The CTC online platform.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Research
Perform program related research as assigned to inform the development and the after launch phase of the CTC online platform.
Work in close collaboration with the database developer to collect, track, assess quality, analyze and validate Africa-related data from clinical trial sites, regulatory agencies and IRB/EC’s.
Prepare reports, articles and presentations during development and after launch for accountability and dissemination to stakeholders, agencies and foundations that fund the Programme’s research.
Track and perform relevant analyses on database usage
Actively identify existing research platforms for possible clinical trial engagements
Regularly appraise the programme team on identified gaps that can be targeted for future iterations to improve the database
Programme Support
Attend and represent the organization and/or Programme at internal and external meetings;
Working in close collaboration with the AAS Communications Manager ensure all content (reports, images, videos, social media posts) is updated on a timely basis.
Develop strategy for promotion and utilization of the clinical trials database.
Supervise relevant administrative team duties by organizing meetings/conferences, following up with vendors to monitor deliverable (including supplies), and being the contact person for clients;
Support other AAS programmes and departments in the delivery of their mandate especially for cross-cutting programmatic activities
Qualifications and Experience
A PhD in biomedical sciences with at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical trials space on the African continent is preferred, OR
A clinical qualification (in the medical, nursing or allied health sciences) or a Masters’ degree with practical experience of over 7
years in clinical trials on the African continent.
Experience engaging with clinical trial regulatory bodies or ethics committees/institutional review boards on the African continent
A professional qualification in programme management and/or clinical trials management will be an added advantage.**
Knowledge and Skills
Experience in defining, collecting, synthesizing and disseminating research or survey data generated from a defined programme/project area of work
Ability to interact with and to manage multiple stakeholders with diverse interests
Proficiency in standard office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint
Possess well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to network and communicate across different levels of the internal organization and with external partners;
Able to perform work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member;
Possess strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient work-flow;
Have strong planning organizational skills and ability to work under pressure;
Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work amidst competing demands;
Have unquestionable integrity, confidentiality and respect.
How to Apply
All applicants must submit a filled application form from The AAS website; HERE HERE curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to
recruitment@aasciences.ac.ke, with the Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject no later than 18th September 2020 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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