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Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organisation. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
Job Description
The objectives of this follow-up assessment is to:
- Compare the prevalence of Neuro Tube Defect (NTD)-affected pregnancies among women with periconceptional Dolutegravir (DTG) exposure to the prevalence of NTD-affected pregnancies among women with periconceptional EFV exposure
- Assess risk factors for NTDs among women with periconceptional DTG exposure compared to women with periconceptional EFV exposure
- Ascertain other adverse pregnancy outcomes after 20 weeks gestation
- Measure the frequency of adverse pregnancy outcomes among women exposed to DTG during pregnancy that fall outside of the periconceptional period
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of National Study Coordinator.
Location: National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Nairobi
Reporting to: HIV Care and Treatment Manager
Objectives
- Finalize the research implementation plan under the direction of the Principal Investigator in collaboration with various stakeholders
- Process and obtain national ethical approvals, where relevant
- Implement research activities according to the research protocol, coordinating relevant stakeholders
- Support data management and report writing process in collaboration with various stakeholders
Responsibilities and Duties
Objective 1: Finalization of research implementation plan
- Compile relevant study materials developed by various stakeholders
- Coordinate the printing of study materials
- Coordinate the training of study site coordinators and site staff
Objective 2: Obtain national approvals
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, coordinate the ethical approval process with relevant institutions
- Obtain the necessary administrative approvals from national and county government health departments
- Obtain necessary approvals from the facility in-charges in the study sites
Objective 3: Implementation of research activities
- Manage study operations and ensure research activities are implemented according to study protocol, in strict adherence to the timelines
- Support during training and orientation of research team, data management, quality assurance and lab tests
- Traveling to health facilities and client follow up visits in the study sites as required
- Monthly progress in the form of report, written communication and PowerPoint presentation
- Be the first point of contact for any protocol or operational issues that may arise in the study sites
Objective 4: Support data management, report writing and dissemination
- Support the national team in conducting quality checks on collected data
- Ensure data confidentiality and that confidentiality protocols are not breached
- Timely communication of any protocol violation to the Principal Investigator
- Support the data analysis and report writing including coordination of workshops
Deliverables
Deliverables associated with the above tasks under the objectives outlined in this document include:
- A detailed study implementation plan
- Provide progress status reports to PIs and ethics review boards on a routine basis as required
- Monthly submission of study progress report
- Document and file minutes and all other deliberations of study team meetings
Training / Experience / Clinical Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Clinical medicine or a health-related field of study is required, with Master’s degree as an added advantage.
- Extensive experience in working with national HIV health programmers and offering technical assistance, preferably in the National HIV Program in Kenya
- Familiarity with community research-based principles and minimum 2 – 4 years’ experience in program coordination, volunteer management in a health-related field
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the complexity of issues relating to people living with HIV/AIDS
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English
Duration:
12 months:
- 1 month: Study implementation plan and study approvals
- 8 months: Data collection
- 3 months: Analysis & report writing
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as National Study Coordinator, by 5:00 PM, Friday, October 05, 2018.
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.