Study Coordinator - Nairobi
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Industry Government Founded 1979 Type Public Website www.kemri.org Address Kenya Medical Research Institute, Off Mbagathi Way Nairobi
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Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the project manager to plan and deliver the research work.
- Prepare study materials including training materials and standard operating procedures.
- Prepare work plans aligned to project deliverables.
- Co-ordinate and oversee data collection and management including data quality checks, storage and archiving.
- Supervise research assistants attached to the Project.
- Co-ordinate adherence to funder’s technical and financial requirements.
- Ensure compliance with policies on ethical conduct of research and human subjects protections.
- Co-ordinate shipping of samples locally and internationally.
- Carry out any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry or any other Biomedical Sciences degree from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- Master’s degree in vaccine related course will be an added advantage. Mandatory
- Well versed with protocol development and approval processes. Mandatory
- Experience working in an immunology laboratory. Mandatory
- Experience in working in a research organization. Mandatory
- Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” and “Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice” Mandatory
- Proficiency in computer application skills and statistical packages Mandatory
- Experience working with HIV research, neglected tropical disease (NTD) research will be an added advantage Added Advantage
- Fluency in English, Kiswahili, required. Mandatory
- Experience in Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection. Mandatory
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Desirable
- Strong organization skills, ability to effectively troubleshoot and respond to a dynamic work environment. Desirable
- Independent judgment and resourcefulness, understanding of the local social and geographical landscape as well as the community. Desirable
- Detail-oriented with good reporting skills. Desirable