Vacancy No. FN-06-03-2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with study investigators to ensure study procedures are completed, specimens are collected, processed, and properly stored, and required data are collected
- Locate and contact study participants
- Administer informed consent to study participants and record the process appropriately
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and other stake holders
- Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
- Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
- Complete CRFs
- Administer questionnaires
- Administer participant reimbursement.
- Basic data management/data quality review in collaboration with the data science investigator
- Collection of blood and urine samples from consented study participants
- Sample handling, including packaging, chain of custody, preparation for transport to testing laboratories both locally and internationally.
- Travel on short notice to clinics, laboratory centers, and communities within the study regions
- Coordination with other studies around documentation of participant consent, sample receipt, and sample collection kits
- Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
- Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
- Communicate with the Scientific Ethics Review Unit (SERU) and submit yearly reports, amendments, protocol deviations and renewals as required.
- Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
- Maintain good relationship with participants
- Maintain communication with team members in Kenya and the U.S., including communication via phone, email, Zoom, and other electronic means
- Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled team meetings conducted virtually or in person
- Due to working across time zones with the study team, and for participant recruitment, flexibility in working hours including evenings and occasionally weekends (for travel) is required.
- Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator and designated supervisors
Other required skills:
- Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication required.
- Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
- Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science.
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Household Socio-Economic (HSE) Survey as part of the Sustainable East Africa Research In Community Health (SEARCH) study
- At least one year experience in implementing clinical research studies.
- Experience working in HIV care, either in a clinical or research setting
- License to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding license)
How to apply:
- All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
- Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
Indicate Position & Vacancy Number as the subject of the Email A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: [email protected] not later than 16th April, 2023.
