KEMRI Senior Field Assistant – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Senior Field Assistant – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

Position Summary

The candidates will be expected to supervise field assistants support MDA activities, electronic data collection as well as participant enrolment and follow-up. The candidates will work under a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, a trial Coordinator, clinicians, pharmacists and operations officers.

Job Specification

• Training of field assistants and field officers working on a casual labour basis;

• Supervision of field assistants in their daily tasks;

• Ensuring that all field assistants and field officers have the necessary materials, documentation and equipment needed for their work;

• Oversee study field activities through daily visits of the study area;

• Assist in community engagement activities whenever requested;

• Be familiar with study requirements, schedule, documentation and quality assurance procedures;

• Conduct information giving with the community on study aims, objectives, procedures, risks, benefits as well as respond to questions and concerns;

• Oversee informed consent process is conducted following highest ethical standards;
and

• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team in timely manner.

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Diploma in any biomedical Sciences.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use an electronic device;

• Fluent in Kiswahili/English;

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking skills and excellent time management skills;

• Excellent time management skills;

• Previous experience working with the community is an added advantage; and

Desired Qualities

• Experience working in clinical trials or other health related research;

• Experience with a health research program is an added advantage;

• Availability to work out of hours when required; and

• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Senior Field Assistant – Safety & Efficacy Jobs in Kenya

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