KEMRI / UW - Clinical Research Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
KEMRI / UW - Clinical Research Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
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.
We are looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator who is motivated, committed, and honest. This person will oversee three large pediatric studies in Migori County and will manage three Deputy Study Coordinators.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will report directly to the study Principal Investigator/s.
The KEMRI / UW team seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:
Clinical Research Coordinator
Responsibilities
The Clinical Research Coordinator will have oversight of the implementation of three large pediatric research studies and any affiliated sub-studies.
S/he will be expected to monitor and provide guidance on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) in each study, ensure data quality and completeness, and mentor the three deputy study coordinators to resolve any protocol issues that may arise.
This person will also be expected to resolve conflicts between study staff, support the community advisory board, and ensure transparent record keeping in site expenditures.
S/he will work with hospital and county officials to maintain a good relationship between KEMRI and our partner institutions.
S/he will attend weekly meetings for each study and should be able to attend one to two international trips per year for team meetings.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Clinical
Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and the necessary professional registration documents
Experience coordinating clinical trials
Minimum of four years of experience coordinating clinical research studies
Ability to review and provide input on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and case report forms (CRFs)
Experience mentoring junior staff
Experience tracking budgets and other research coordination activities
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
Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Able to multi-task
Be a team player
Highly detail oriented
Must have Certificate of good conduct
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th April 2019
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 4 professional referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to kemriuwjobs@gmail.com
For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI / UW - Clinical Research Coordinator - Jobs in Kenya
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