Assistant Study Coordinator

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, SEARCHSAPPHIRE trial, aimed at piloting HIV treatment and prevention interventions with the goal of further reducing HIV incidence following the successes recorded in the SEARCH trial. The study will be conducted in Homabay and Migori counties.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health or 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
Other required skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: Effective in both oral and in written communication and reporting Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff members across all cadres

Natural 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 required

Must be willing to work in rural remote settings of Suba, Mbita, Uriri & Rongo with extra hours and long distances travels.

Computer literacy a must

Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Maintain daily oversight of study implementation

Coordinating study team to ensure proper implementation of study activities

Evaluates 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

Responsible for ensuring participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events

Works with assistant coordinator to ensure timely reporting of SAEs/UAEs and protocol deviations

Takes a lead in training and supervising the functions clinic personnel

Ensures 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 facilities,

Developing clinic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to be used in the facilities

Oversee and monitor study budget expenditure

Maintain relationship with collaborating partners and the MoH

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

Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

Required languages: