Latest Recruitment at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Support, facilitate, and coordinate the daily activities of research projects ongoing within the SWOP clinics;
• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, privacy protections;
• Ensure the key personal are engaged in the research project;
• Coordinate the enrolment of the participants, their follow-up (if needed), and ensure the study is done according to the Standard Operational Procedure designed by the research team;
• Oversee data entry work and facilitate receipt of all the documentations required for each specific study and be the liaison between the data entry person and the clinic staff;
• Collects data as required by the protocol. Assures timely completion of Case Report Forms;
• Maintains study timelines;
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies;
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with laid down procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms;
• Retains all study records in accordance with study requirements ;
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with sponsor, research participants and PI during the course of the study;
• Works with the PI to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management;
• Assists the Principal Investigator in submission of accurate and timely closeout documents to applicable Federal agencies, University entities, and the sponsoring agency in accordance with Federal regulations and University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing /KRCHN    Mandatory
• Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya    Mandatory
• Certificate in Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Support in planning data collection methods and developing experimental designs and analytical methods
• Collaborate with study investigators on sample size calculations and study sampling
• Design and implement data collection tools for specific projects
• Create and manage research data collection tools and databases using REDCap and ODK, among other tools.
• Train and manage data collection teams to ensure quality data collection.
• Conduct weekly data cleaning and reporting, manage data integrity issues
• Develop, maintain, and present Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards to study personnel
• Communicate with trial investigators about data quality and resolve issues per study protocol.
• Assist in preparing trial documents, reports, and responses to regulatory inquiries
• With support of trial investigators, assist in clinical trial monitoring, including safety reporting
• Utilize statistical software and techniques for data gathering, analysis, and interpretation

Vacancy Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a similar field    Mandatory
• At least 2-years’ experience as a Data Analyst or a similar position    Mandatory
• Experience with a range of data analysis tools    Mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent skills using REDCap and ODK
• Advanced Excel skills, Pivot Tables and Macros preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple projects
• Prior research experience, preferably in the health sciences
• Great attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail
• Familiarity with statistical packages (including Stata, R, SPSS or SAS)
• Critical thinking skills, highly motivated
• Demonstrated experience in writing as evidenced by publications or project reports

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring laboratory safety sample collection delivery and reception;
• Processing documentation and reporting.
• Perform analytical and diagnostic work;
• Handling and disposing laboratory waste;
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Ensuring timely dispatch of test results
• Perform data entry and timely correction of errors

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;    Mandatory
• Experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage    Mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Team player 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Imprest reconciliations and management
• Petty cash management
• Bank reconciliations
• Monitor budget through expenditure tracking
• Prepare variance reports
• Assist in facilitating trainings & conferences
• Monitor & ensure payments for vendors are actualized
• Manage contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers
• Asset register management
• Preparation of Monthly donor invoices
• Assist in Inventory management

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration or equivalent    Mandatory
• CPA (III) or Equivalent    Mandatory
• Experience working in research organization is an added advantage    Mandatory
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software packages
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge and experience in Procurement and supplies
• Good presentation skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Review data entered into REDCap system for accuracy and completeness. This will be done either by reviewing surveys to confirm completeness or by comparing source records (e.g. lab results) to data entered into redcap
• Run routine data quality verification & error detection scripts and issue queries on identified data quality issues
• Monitor query resolution queue and follow up relevant data collectors
• Respond to data queries issued by the study sponsor
• Study monitoring and reporting:
• Monitor study recruitment and retention, update accrual template and provide weekly progress reports
• Flag participants who have missed expected contact points and report to study coordinator
• Targeted data cleaning and analysis support for quarterly data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) meeting
• End of study preparation for closeout and data lock
• Focused one-off projects
• Collaborate on developing study accrual report template
• Refining data validation rules and script
• End of study descriptive analyses

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Biostatistics/Statistics or Applied Mathematics or an equivalent from a recognized University    Mandatory
• Ability to work with statistical software’s such as STATA, SAS or R    Mandatory
• Competency in working with REDCap or a similar research electronic data capture software    Mandatory
• Flexibility to work during non-business hours; being available for calls outside of business hours due to time differences between the U.S. and Kenya    Mandatory
• Ability to work with minimal supervision    Skills & Competencies
• Good interpersonal skills    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures    Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision    Skills & Competencies
• At least 2 years of experience working as a data manager in a clinical study will be an added advantage    Added Advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

• Updating study databases
• Arranging screening, enrolment and follow up files for daily schedules
• Performing QA/QC of electronic Case report forms (eCRFs), chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Printing CRFs, Consent forms as needed and arranging them in participant binders
• Maintain data supplies inventory
• Study Data management and filling
• Participate in participant randomization process
• Updating participant link log
• Label printing and delivery to the clinic team
• Labeling data room, logs, books and files
• Participate actively in the archival process of study data and ensuring proper storage and maintenance of the same
• Communicate closely with Data Manager to ensure priority tasks are completed and to resolve any data or other related issues that arise
• Ensure data entry computers and all equipment in data room are secure and used appropriately.
• Develop and review of data related SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in ICT or computer related courses;    Mandatory
• Data entry and cleaning    Mandatory
• Competency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs, excel spreadsheets will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
• Experience in a research organization and filed work will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy;
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations;
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
• Experience working with electronic health records systems is an advantage.    Added Advantage
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management.
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.