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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in 1979 and later amended in 2013, serving as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. KEMRI plays a vital role in advancing health knowledge and improving the well-being of the Kenyan population through scientific research and innovation. The institute's headquarters are located in Nairobi.
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Study Coordinator to facilitate and coordinate daily clinical trial activities. This role is crucial for the conduct of research studies in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
Study Coordinator - Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Job Overview
Positions Available: Not Specified
Employment Type: Full Time
Deadline: 7th April 2025
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Study Coordinator will facilitate and coordinate the daily clinical trial activities, oversee participant appointments, serve as a liaison between participants and the research team, and ensure the conduct of studies adheres to protocols and ethical guidelines.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate and coordinate the daily clinical trial activities and play a critical role in the conduct of the study.
- Oversee scheduling of study participant appointments and serve as the patient liaison to the PI and other participating clinicians.
- Review and comprehend each assigned protocol, including study proceedings, timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, confidentiality, and privacy protections.
- Possess thorough knowledge of the informed consent process and the study protocol to answer all related questions.
- Support the development of clinical study budgets based on proposed study protocols.
- Coordinate and attend sponsor and monitor visits.
- Respond to data clarification requests promptly.
- Participate in Investigator meetings requiring travel and report pertinent information to the research team.
- Coordinate with PIs and the department to ensure clinical research is performed according to sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
- Assist the PI in developing materials and tools for training individuals involved in the study.
- Maintain records and other documentation of training.
- Maintain subject screening logs and protocol deviation logs.
- Maintain a spreadsheet tracking updates to the database of all subjects enrolled in clinical studies.
- Coordinate and facilitate monitoring and auditing visits and notify appropriate institutional officials of external audits.
- Collaborate with the PI and institution to respond to audit findings and implement approved recommendations.
- Ensure that all materials for each clinical trial protocol are available for subject enrollment.
- Work collaboratively with the clinical research team and support teams to ensure protocol adherence and timely data documentation and submission.
- Establish and organize study files, including regulatory binders and source documentation.
- Arrange secure storage of study documents.
- Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local and international institutional review boards or ethical review committees.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health).
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator, with a preference for candidates with experience in HIV and Reproductive Health research.
- Strong knowledge of cervical cancer, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment protocols.
- Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the KEMRI e-recruitment portal:
📌 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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