Wednesday, 3 July 2013

KEMRI RCTP / FACES Program Study Coordinator, Study Data Manager and Research Assistants Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
 
RCTP is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies in Prevalence and Impact of Alcohol Use in Patients Enrolling in HIV Care (PIAUPEHC, “Alcohol & HIV Study”), an East African International Epidemiologic Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA EA) Project
 
Position: Study Coordinator 
(1 Position)
 
Reports to: The Study Principal Investigator (s)
 
Location: Kisumu, Suba
 
Duration: Six Months
 
Vacancy No. FN-059-07-2013
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage the study in line with Kenyan/ KEMRI and US/UCSF laws, regulations and standards
  • Ensure that adequate systems, personnel and necessary resources are in place to conduct the study
  • Train and supervise Data Manager and Research Assistants who conduct study informed consent procedures and AUDIT interviews at health facilities in Lumumba Health Centre and Suba District Hospital (SDH)
  • Coordinate and participate in Study Activation trainings for health facility staff in Lumumba and SDH
  • Work with the Data Manager to ensure accurate and timely collection and cleaning of study data
  • Work with Research Assistants to ensure study participant tracing is conducted and findings are documented well in study tools
  • Provide regular reports and communications regarding study progress to Study Investigators
  • Function as on-site investigator of record for purposes of communication with the IRB
  • General oversight of conduct of research protocols
  • Ensure that all study participants in need of interventions related to alcohol use are referred appropriately for management
Key Requirements:
  • Minimum of Diploma in social sciences, Public Health, Statistics or related field from a recognized university (Degree is preferred)
  • At least 2 years experience in a similar position for Diploma holders and at least 1 year experience for Degree holders
  • Must be computer literate. Able to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
  • Have significant research management (public health or clinical studies) experience with superb leadership and communications skills
  • Familiar with qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviewing and focus group discussions
  • Able to provide daily direction to study staff in a dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and communicate with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills
Position: Study Data Manager
 
Reports to: Study Coordinator
 
Location: Kisumu, Suba
 
Duration: Six Months
 
Vacancy No. FN-060-07-2013
 
Job Summary: The data clerk will undertake a wide range of standard data processing tasks including data input and production of reports, deal with routine problems arising during the course of data handling and provide linkage between relevant departments and the data department.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Capture and clean up data from the study participant forms
  • Ensure the study data is entered using the REDCAP and Quesgen system
  • Ensure study data is managed in accordance with study protocol and Ethical Review Committee standards.
  • Produce and send the reports to the study coordinator
  • Provide feedback to the data supervisor regarding quality assurance of data, detected deficiencies and corrective action needed in the database
  • Report faults on data processing equipment to the Study Coordinator
  • Maintain the filing system for the study data
  • Ensure confidentiality of the data
  • Ensure data backup is kept to avoid any data loss
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the study coordinator
Requirements
  • At least a Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology
  • At least 1 year experience in handling data in a HIV/AIDS care set-up
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Position: Research Assistant
(2 Positions)
 
Reports to: The Study Coordinator
 
Location: Kisumu, Suba
 
Duration: Six Months
 
Vacancy No. FN-061-07-2013
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee site level study operations
  • Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects
  • Assist with interpretation in Dholuo and Kiswahili for the study Coordinator
  • Administer the AUDIT instrument to all the study participants in a confidential location within the clinic and ensure the results are placed in the participants medical files for use by the Clinical officers for any interventions
  • Collect, confirm and store patient locator information in the participants file
  • Ensure all participants are given a pamphlet on HIV and Alcohol regardless of their responses to the AUDIT instrument.
  • Identify defaulters for tracking in accordance with defaulter management systems and the study protocol; ensure study data collection tools for lost to follow up tracking are utilized for study participants.
  • Ensures the study is carried out in accordance with the protocol and Ethical Review Committee standards.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Community Health, Social Work, Nursing, Clinical medicine or any other related field. Degree holders in the related fields are also encouraged to apply.
  • Post-qualification experience in conducting research will be an advantage
  • Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication required.
  • Fluency of dholuo language is mandatory
  • Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people.
  • Applicants must be resident in the different districts in which the study will be conducted and should indicate the district in which they are to work in.
  • Computer Literacy is required.
Applications must include the following:
  • A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project
  • A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
  • At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 12th July 2013: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
 
Please write the Vacancy Number indicated in the advert.
 
Note:  
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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