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Study Coordinator - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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Job Description

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Job Industry

Research & Assessment

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Plan, manage, and supervise the day-to-day operations of the study.
  • Supervise the study teams (Research Assistants and Data Analyst) to ensure that the study is conducted according to the study protocol and GCP;
  • Oversee recruitment, retentions, and data collection activities.
  • Travel to field sites to ensure the smooth running of study activities;
  • Develop and manage standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all study procedures
  • Maintain Study Master File
  • Prepare and submit study documents to ethics and regulatory committees, including protocol
  • Organize and lead in-person and Zoom meetings regarding study updates, results.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Research, Nutrition, or a related field.    Mandatory
  • Prior experience with at least one of the following: adolescents, STI/HIV prevention, school-based, and/or livelihood interventions    Mandatory
  • Additional training in a management-related field and research ethics will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • At least five years of experience leading large research projects    Mandatory
  • Experience managing multi-site and/or cluster randomized trials.    Mandatory
  • Experience with large, multi-country teams and ability to work across time zones to facilitate effective communication.    Mandatory
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical Research, Nutrition, or another related field    Desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal skills    Desirable
  • High level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.    Desirable
  • Excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.    Desirable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Desirable
  • Knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices.    Desirable
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising research staff.    Desirable

Application Process

Close Date

17/09/2025

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