Study Description: This
position is supported by the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES),
Research, Care and Training Program (RCTP) of the Centre for Microbiology
Research (CMR), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of
California San Francisco (UCSF).
THINK2 is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with
HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders.
SToP Crypto is a study of new combination oral therapies for
early cryptococcal infection.
Position: Laboratory Technologist
Vacancy No. FN-010-01-2013
Location: Kisumu
District (one position); Suba District (one position)
Key Requirements:
Education:
·
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized
training institution
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Must be registered with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and
Technologist Board (KMLTTB)
Experience:
·
One-year experience in Microbiology laboratory
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Experience with research preferred
·
Experience working within an HIV care setting preferred
Other skills:
·
Basic familiarity with computers and common software packages
Key Responsibilities:
·
Phlebotomy
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Perform study related laboratory testing for cryptococcal
antigen
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Initial preparation of microbiological cultures
·
Participate in laboratory rota at assigned FACES clinical
laboratory
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Accurate and prompt study documentation
·
Other duties as assigned
Duration: Full
time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
Applications should include the following:
·
A cover letter stating current position (if applicable);
preferred duty site and whether willing to consider either duty site, and date
available to start working for the study
·
A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
information,
·
Name and phone number for two professional referees,
·
Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous
employer,
·
A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
·
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Position: Research
Assistant / Data Entry Clerk
Vacancy No.FN-09-01-2013
Location: Kisumu
District (one position); Suba District (one position)
Key Requirements:
Education:
·
At least Form IV certificate
·
Certificate or Diploma in Computer Studies/Information
Technology
·
Certificate in Counseling, Community Health preferred
Experience:
·
One-year experience in data entry, experience with RedCap
preferred
·
CCHA training and experience working within an HIV care setting
preferred
Other skills:
·
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with common software
packages
·
Valid motorcycle driving license preferred
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·
Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Key Responsibilities:
·
Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects
·
Administer surveys, take vital signs
·
Data entry and verification
·
Tracing study participants
·
Filing, maintaining study charts
·
Accurate and prompt study documentation
·
Other duties as assigned
Duration: Full
time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
Applications should include the following:
·
A cover letter stating current position (if applicable);
preferred duty site and whether willing to consider either duty site, and date
available to start working for the study
·
A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
information,
·
Name and phone number for two professional referees,
·
Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous
employer,
·
A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
·
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Position: Research
Assistant / HIV Test
Counselor
Vacancy No.FN-08-01-2013
Location: Suba
District (one position)
Key Requirements:
Education:
·
At least Form IV certificate
·
Certificate in HIV test counseling
·
Certificate in Counseling, Community Health preferred
Experience:
·
Experience with research preferred
·
CCHA training and experience working within an HIV care setting
preferred
Other skills:
·
Valid motorcycle driving license preferred
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·
Familiarity with computers preferred
·
Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Key Responsibilities:
·
Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects
·
Administer surveys, take vital signs
·
Perform HIV counseling and testing
·
Tracing study participants
·
Filing, maintaining study charts
·
Accurate and prompt study documentation
·
Other duties as assigned
Duration: Full
time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
Applications should include the following:
·
A cover letter stating current position (if applicable);
preferred duty site and whether willing to consider either duty site, and date
available to start working for the study
·
A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
information,
·
Name and phone number for two professional referees,
·
Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous
employer,
·
A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
·
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Position: Study
Physician / Medical Doctor and Assistant Study Coordinator - Clinical
Vacancy No.FN-06-01-2013
Location: Suba
District
Job Summary: The
incumbent will oversee daily clinical activities of the research project at two
study sites, supervise the Suba District study team, and report to the
principal investigators.
Key Requirements:
Education:
·
Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized
university;
·
Registration with the Kenya Medical and Dentists Board
Experience:
·
At least one year experience with clinical research
·
At least one year experience in provision of HIV care including
anti-retrovirals
Other skills:
·
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·
Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
·
Excellent computer skills
·
Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required
Key Responsibilities:
·
Author, review, and ensure adherence to clinical Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the study
·
Carry out medical and neurological examinations, interpret
laboratory results, perform lumbar punctures
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Dispense and manage medications
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Conduct neuropsychological testing
·
Assist with data entry and verification
·
Accurate and prompt study documentation, safety monitoring and
follow-up of adverse events
·
Manage research assistants and laboratory technologist;
coordinate clinical activities at two sites
·
Reports to the Principal Investigators; liaise with Assistant
Study Coordinator-Administrative
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Other duties as assigned
Duration: Full
time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
Applications should include the following:
·
A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and
date available to start working for the study
·
A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
information,
·
Name and phone number for two professional referees,
·
Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous
employer,
·
A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
·
Copies of academic and professional certificates.
Position: Assistant
Coordinator
Vacancy No. FN.003-01-2013
Requirements:
·
Higher diploma in Community and Development required or Diploma
in Community Health and Development
·
1 year experience in Research set up and coordination or working
with patients who are HIV-Infected and knowledgeable and sensitive about issues
of privacy and disclosure.
·
Detailed oriented with strong organizational skills
·
Knowledge in Microsoft windows, Word and Excel and background in
health research coordination preferred
·
Experience with planning, coordination and prioritization of
tasks related to data collection and quality control.
Daily duties for SMS-4-PMTCT Coordinator
SMS/ Phone organization duties
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Management and preparing the call list for the consultant
clinician
·
Custodian and monitor of the study phones
·
Follow up on missed calls and text messages
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Updating of the call log data base
Calling duties
·
Confirm deliveries of participants who are at term on gestation
by dates.
·
Supportive supervision of peer educators responsible for
recruiting pregnant women to the SMS reminders intervention.
·
Supportive supervision and technical support to the consultant
clinicians.
Data Management
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Supervision of the data clerks
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Filing of study Documents
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Supervision of the QA/QC process
Financial management
·
Provision of airtime for the program phones at the sites
implementing the SMS PMTCT intervention
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Paying the monthly bill for the phone server
·
Reimbursing the RAs and the consultant clinicians
Reports
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Updating the program coordinators and the PMTCT Technical
Advisor on implementation progress of SMS for PMTCT intervention on weekly
basis.
·
Preparing minutes of the weekly meetings
·
Custodian of the study related equipment and supplies.
Application should include the following:
·
Cover letter stating current position of employment with responsibilities
(if applicable), current salary and date of availability to begin work on the
project
·
Current Curriculum Vitae with e-mail address, telephone number,
names and telephone contacts of at least three referees; copies of
certificates; at least two (2) letters of recommendation (minimum) and a copy
of last pay slip
Applications can be delivered or posted so as to reach the
following address by 25th January 2013.
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI – RCTP,
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100,
KEMRI – RCTP,
P.O. Box 614, Code 40100,
Kisumu
OR HR@kemri-ucsf.org
