Vacancy No. CVDC/013/01/23

Position summary

The successful candidate will be tasked with the organization and management of the study´s archive and all documentation linked to clinical trial in compliance with best practices and study specific procedures. The candidate will work under a multidisciplinary team of scientists, trial coordinators, study compliance officers, and clinicians, mainly reporting to the regulatory and monitoring team.

Job Specification

• Quality control of documents including informed consent forms (ICFs), logs and others;
• Reporting of protocol non-compliances related to ICFs;
• Adherence to study SOPs related to archiving and handling of documentation;
• Maintenance, organization and cleanliness of the archive;
• Filing of all study documentation in an orderly manner according to the specific archive management procedures;
• Ensure the proper conservation of study documentation, identifying risks to study documents and reporting these to line manager;
• Scan and send documents to colleagues or monitors whenever necessary;
• Manage and maintain the electronic archive of scanned documents;
• Liaise with data management team wherever needed;
• Accompany and provide support during monitoring visits;
• Other tasks as directed by the regulatory and monitoring team.

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Diploma in Archives, Records Management, Information Management, Information Science, Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Key Skills and Competencies

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills;
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills;
• Experience in health research is an added advantage; and
• Experience follwoing GCP-ICH is an added advantage.

Desired Qualities

• Ability to lift heavy boxes and standing for long hours; and
• Ability to work under tight timelines and in a fast pace environment;

Vacancy No. CVDC/012/01/23

Position summary

The candidates will be expected to supervise field assistants support MDA activities, electronic data collection as well as participant enrolment and follow-up. The candidates will work under a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, a trial coordinator, clinicians, pharmacists and operations officers.

Job Specification

• Training of field assistants and field officers working on a casual labour basis;
• Supervision of field assistants in their daily tasks;
• Ensuring that all field assistants and field officers have the necessary materials, documentation and equipment needed for their work;
• Oversee study field activities through daily visits of the study area;
• Assist in community engagement activities whenever requested;
• Be familiar with study requirements, schedule, documentation and quality assurance procedures;
• Conduct information giving with the community on study aims, objectives, procedures, risks, benefits as well as respond to questions and concerns;
• Oversee informed consent process is conducted following highest ethical standards; and
• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team in timely manner.

Person Specification

• Minimum of a Diploma in any biomedical Sciences.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use an electronic device;
• Fluent in Kiswahili/English;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking skills and excellent time management skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Previous experience working with the community is an added advantage; and

Desired Qualities

• Experience working in clinical trials or other health related research;
• Experience with a health research program is an added advantage;
• Availability to work out of hours when required; and
• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.

Vacancy No. CVDC/011/01/23

Position summary

The successful candidate will be expected to supervise field officers while these conduct MDA activities, and electronic data collection. He/She will work under a multidisciplinary team of senior field assistants, scientists, a trial coordinator, clinicians, pharmacists and operations officers.

Job Specification

• Training of field officers working on a casual labour basis;
• Supervision of field officers in their daily tasks;
• Ensuring that all field officers have the necessary materials, documentation and equipment needed for their work;
• Oversee study field activities through daily visits of the study area;
• Assist in community engagement activities whenever requested;
• Be familiar with study requirements, schedule, documentation and quality assurance procedures;
• Conduct information giving with the community on study aims, objectives, procedures, risks, benefits as well as respond to questions and concerns;
• Oversee informed consent process is conducted following highest ethical standards;
• Report anomalies or technical issues to operations team in timely manner.

Person Specification

• KCSE mean grade D+ or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A certificate in any biomedical sciences.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use an electronic device;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, multitasking skills and excellent time management skills.
• Previous experience working with the community is an added advantage;

Desired Qualities

• Experience working in health research or other programmatic activity in the field involving the community and data collection will be an added advantage;
• Physical fitness and willingness to walk long distances;
• Availability to work out of hours when required; and
• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.

Vacancy No. CVDC/010/01/23

Position summary

The successful candidate will oversee the BOHEMIA store at KEMRI Kwale and will implement best record keeping and storage practices. They will be involved in receiving equipment/materials, managing inventory, conducting follow up on equipment when needed and communicating effectively with the management and fieldworker team. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a storeroom attendant (or a similar type of position) with a demonstrated track-record in handling and organising inventory with highest degree of integrity and professionalism.

Job Specification

• Record and track the inventory of all stored items;
• Maintain an active registry, updating records to register supplies and materials received and dispensed;
• Conduct physical inventory checks on a routine schedule;
• Verify inventory records and correct discrepancies;
• Distribute storeroom materials in accordance with requisition forms or other;
• Alert project manager when items need to be re-ordered and when anomalies/breakages are registered;
• Ensure the storeroom is kept clean and orderly;
• Other tasks as directed by the project manager team.

Person Specification

• KCSE mean grade D+ or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of a Certificate in procurement, supply chain, records management or any related field

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent English and Kiswahili communication skills;
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to update and maintain a computer inventory register;
• Ability to write and prepare packing slips and labels;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills;
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to manage a rapidly changing environment;
• Experience with Microsoft Office;
• Experience developing an inventory control system will be an added advantage; and
• Experience with environmental or health research or program is an added advantage.

Desired Qualities

• Have at least one (1) year experience as a storeroom attendant (or a similar type of position);
• Demonstrated track-record in handling and organising inventory with highest degree of integrity and professionalism;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy and/or cumbersome items;
• Ability to work under tight timelines and in a fast paced environment; and
• Must be a Kwale resident and proficiency in a Mijikenda language.