ICAP Study Coordinator Job in Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities. 

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:

Study Coordinator-PMTCT Study

Location: Nyanza with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza

Overall Job Function:

The Study Coordinator will supervise the day-to-day operations of a PMTCT study on the use of multiple interventions to improve linkage to and retention in care of HIV-infected pregnant women in 6 facilities in Nyanza; to ensure smooth implementation and high quality research under the direction of the ICAP Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities: 

• To participate in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to be used in the study 
• To develop training materials and oversee the training of study staff comprising of site coordinators, research assistants, data entry clerks and data manager 
• To oversee the implementation of the research study through provision of direct supervision and mentorship to the research staff 
• To develop and oversee the implementation of quality control/quality improvement measures at all levels of study implementation 
• To organize and schedule meetings and teleconferences with ICAP Kenya and ICAP NY staff involved in the study and ensure effective communication between research staff and investigators in Kenya and New York 
• To liaise with the hospital management teams and facility staff in the study facilities and provide necessary updates on the study to these teams 
• To prepare weekly progress reports and disseminate to investigators and annual reports for the funders 
• To manage the budgets and expenditures including daily management of site related costs 
• To conduct other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Degree in a medical field or Social Sciences At least five years experience in carrying out research and clinical trials Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent knowledge of Micro soft office packages is essential especially power point, excel

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 27th November 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer