Kenya Medical Research Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Kenya Medical Research Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Background Information: The SEARCH Youth Study will evaluate the effect of a combination intervention designed to address the psychological and social needs of HIV-positive youth in rural Uganda and Kenya. The primary objective of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the SEARCH Youth intervention in increasing long-term retention in HIV care and virologic suppression. The study will implement youth friendly strategies to improve uptake of
biomedical interventions for infected and/or at-risk youths to improve outcomes.
For this reason, the study is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidate to fill up the Study coordinator position as outlined below.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery or Master’s Degree in Health/Social Sciences equivalent from
a recognized training institution.
Be duly registered by the relevant professional body where applicable
Hold a valid practicing License where applicable
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain daily oversight of study implementation
Coordinate study team to ensure proper implementation of study activities
Evaluate potential patients for inclusion in the study according to the study protocol
Oversee the recruitment of study participants by providing counseling and linkage of study
participants
Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events.
Work with study clinicians and nurses to ensure timely reporting of SAEs/UAEs and protocol deviations.
Take a lead in training and supervising the functions clinic personnel.
Ensure participant privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
Overseeing, improving and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and
ensuring all services are in compliance with the Quality Management Plan.
Mentoring and supervising clinic staff members in the sub-counties.
Compiling clinic data and regular reports from
the study sites.
Developing clinic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to be used in the study sites.
Oversee and monitor study budget expenditure.
Maintain relationship with collaborating partners and the MoH.
Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
Other required skills:
At least 3 years’ experience within a busy HIV prevention/care program, preferably in a supervisory role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Effective in both oral and in written communication and reporting ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.
Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of study goals and its implementation.
Strong self-motivation and ability to work in a team, with good interpersonal skills.
Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and
geographical landscape as well as the community.
Must be willing to work in rural remote settings of Suba, Mbita, Uriri & Rongo with extra hours and long distances travels.
Computer literacy is desired.
Clinical research experience with adults and young children is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Research Study Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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