KEMRI Study Lead Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Study Lead Jobs in Kenya

Background Information:

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco through an NIH funded grant is setting up a new Study, Action Study, which is being done to better understand why some people acquire HIV while taking PrEP.

The goal of the study is to find out if infections occur because of not having enough PrEP medication
in the body, because the virus is resistant to PrEP medications, or other reasons, and to understand how well HIV treatment works in this group.

The study will be conducted in four counties including Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya,
and has the following vacancy to be filled.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science. Bachelor’s
Degree in the mentioned field is an added advantage.

• Must be registered with the relevant body with a valid practicing license.

• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with referring providers to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected,
processed, and properly stored, and required data is collected at baseline and follow-up visits

• Administer informed consent to prospective and continuing study participants and record the
process appropriately

• Respond to questions about the study posed by providers and participants

• Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study

• Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good
retention and safety monitoring

• Complete CRFs

• Administer behavioral questionnaires

• Administer participant reimbursement.

• Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator

• Collection of hair, urine and blood samples from consented study participants

• Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing
laboratories both locally and internationally.

• Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the four-county region

• Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits

• Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately

• Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations

• Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.

• Maintain participant confidentiality at all times

• Maintain good relationship with participants and referring health care workers

• Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via
phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means

• Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person

• Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.

• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors

Required Experience

• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience is an added advantage

• Must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.

• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training

Other Required Skills:

• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.

• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity

• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people

• At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.

• Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting

• License to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Study Lead Jobs in Kenya

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