VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT KEMRI/CDC PROGRAM
Opening date: 12th/05/10 Program description: The KEMRI/CDC program in Kisumu has expanded considerably in its research and program support activities. This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research in malaria, HIV and other diseases while also providing support for HIV and TB programs in Kenya. Due to its continued growth, HIV-R has a vacancy. The program supports multiple research projects including clinical trials.
Position: Research Officer (Study Coordinator) MR 11
Location: Kisumu
Reporting to: Principal Investigator.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Academic qualifications: Masters Degree in public health or relevant field preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in public health and HIV research and/or coordination preferred.
DESIRED QUALITIES:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili (oral and written)
- Strong computer skills
- General knowledge of epidemiology of HIV/AIDS required
- Strong organizational, leadership and management skills required.
- At least one year of supervisory experience
Job summary: The job holder will be responsible for day-to-day implementation and co-ordination of the
Research project, under the guidance of the study PI.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Supervise and co-ordinate with the field supervisor, community interviewers, clinical officers, nurses, counselors and drivers involved in the study.
- Develop good working relationships with the community.
- Ensure that necessary supplies are in stock for the study team.
- Ensure that study operations run smoothly and that data are collected appropriately.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the study design, goals so that he/she can participate fully in the successful implementation and execution of the study.
- Participate fully in developing and updating the study manual of operations, and in staff training.
- Problem-solve on site and adequately respond to questions about the study posed by study staff, study participants and others.
- Serve as the liaison between the study team and the study PI, HIV-R laboratory, HIV-R data management team, pharmacy and the transport department, coordinating and overseeing the transport of specimens, and ensuring results are correctly recorded and reported
- Other duties as assigned by the PI.
Terms of Employment: Six (6), one year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Applications MUST include the following:
- A letter of motivation (indicating vacancy number)
- 3 letters of reference
- Current Resume or CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
- Copies of Certificates and transcripts
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN DATE: 26th May 2010
To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
