Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Principal Investigator.

The position holder will be expected to provide leadership and clinical support to a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women.
In addition,they will provide oversight and leadership for the daily conduct of clinical studies as a designee of the Principal Investigator.

Principal Duties

• Provide leadership, training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Ensure preparedness of staff and site for study implementation
• Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
• Oversee all clinic and other study personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
• Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local and international institutional review boards or ethical review committees
• Maintain all study records including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required.
• Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials audits, responses to any findings and implements approved recommendations.
• Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff
• May perform other job related duties as requested or required

Education and Experience

• At least a degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)
• Masters of Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Experience in a clinical research setting is preferred
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery - particularly in cervical cancer screening.
• Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice will be added advantage

Licensure

• Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately
• Ability to multi-task.
• Meticulous attention to detail

Terms of Employment
Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.
Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Study Coordinator.

To provide psychological care in a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women.

Responsibilities

• Provision of counseling to study participants and patients
• Assist in Screening of eligible participants.
• Developing and implementing training related to counseling
• Training and supervision of study counselors
• Development of training curriculum
• Overseeing the management of support groups
• Back up support for study counselors
• Facilitating and responding to frequently asked questions
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related discipline
• Experience working with adolescents and young women is an added advantage
• Three years’ experience.

Competencies

• Good people skills
• Good communication skills
• Good listener
• Good IT skills

Terms of Employment
Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on   education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Location: Nairobi (1 position) and Thika (1 position)
Reports to: Pharmacy Lead

To dispense drugs to study participants and manage the Pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Dispense drugs to study participants
• Counsel clients on drugs administration and compliance
• Order corresponding supplies such as drugs, clinical items and other pharmaceutical items from approved vendor(s) and sponsor organization(s).
• Maintain drug logs and manage inventory to assure adequate and accurate inventory levels are maintained
• Prepare pharmacy budget as per the needs of the study protocols
• Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
• Develop standard operating procedures for pharmacy management as per study protocols.
• Issue clinical items to clinicians and counselors
• Perform other functions as requested by the supervisor

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
• Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board and in a professional association

Experience

• At least three years’ experience
• Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage
• Experience and knowledge in vaccines and HIV care is vital

Terms of Employment

• Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Location: Nairobi (1 position) and Thika (1 position)
Reports to: Study Coordinator.

To ensure that the front office is functioning in an effective and efficient manner

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and order of the front office
• Answers telephone and receives visitors and participants
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and deliveries
• Delivers items to other departments.
• Schedules and reschedules participants
• Maintains visitors book and clinic  diary
• Maintains routine clerical records, logs and data and compiles routine reports
• Maintains order and security at the front office by noting incoming and outgoing traffic.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Education and Professional Training

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in front office management.

Competencies

• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge of office telephone etiquette
• Team player
• Highly organized
• Working knowledge of IT skills

Experience

• Three years’ experience in front office management

Terms of Employment
Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

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Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator

Provide leadership and clinical support to a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women.
Responsibilities

• Promote Good Clinical Practice in the conduct of clinical studies by adhering to study protocol requirements,
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
• Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
• Develop study relevant SOPs and manuals to guide study personnel;
• Oversee all clinical personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
• Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff
• Safeguard the rights and welfare of participants, assuring the integrity of data generated and directing the conduct of the clinical investigation according to regulations, SOPs and guidance documents
• Ensure that clinic procedures relating to the safe-keeping and confidentiality of source documents and the tracking of sample use permissions are followed and maintained
• Assess study subjects and participate in medical decisions
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Education and Professional Training

• At least a degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)
• Masters of Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university.

Licensure

• Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

Experience

• Must have successfully completed one (1) year of internship
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience as a study physician and preferably in a clinical research environment

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Reference Number: EPD-2018
Job Grade: 9.01

We are now seeking to appoint a biomedical postdoctoral researcher to work in the biosciences department in this position which is supported by “Making a Difference Project” funding under the Tackling Infection to Benefit Africa (TIBA) network aims to identify malaria parasite proteins that are targets for immunity using monoclonal antibodies as probing tool and to assess the suitability of the identified proteins for inclusion in a malaria vaccine. The candidate will work with head of Training Department are the Principal Investigators of the project.

REPORTS TO: Principal investigator.

Responsibilities

• Generate monoclonal antibodies from people have been identified as being immune to malaria parasites
• Run various functional invitro assays using the monoclonal antibodies to identify their cognate malaria parasite protein  targets.
• Support in the supervision and mentoring of students and research assistants work in the TIBA-MAD project.
• Support the PIs in coordinating the TIBA-MAD project.

Qualifications

• Doctoral research degree in biomedical science or other relevant subjects.
• Proven record of laboratory- based research including running immunological assays and molecular biology techniques
• Working experience in data analysis and use of statistical analysis software such as R
• Experience in monoclonal antibody generation and malaria immunology assays will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Keen interest in research
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team working skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.

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Reference Number: ARO31082018
Employment Type: Full time
Job Grade: 6.01

This post involves supporting Mass spectrometry based proteomics investigations providing technical expertise and experimentation in the laboratory.

REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator

Responsibilities

• Carry out sample preparation for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry based proteomics.
• Execute database searches and interpretation of mass spectrometry proteomics data
• Carry out protein analysis using SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and ELISA.
• Prepare proteomics based SOPs for different sample types in collaboration with the QMS team and record and maintain data and other information, as relevant and appropriate.
• Ensure that all work done complies with the applicable regulations concerning biohazards, Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice and maintain all documentation.
• Coordinate the purchase and inventory of laboratory supplies for the group
• Contribute to the presentation of results to the group and the programme
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology or equivalent
• Experience in laboratory research
• Detailed knowledge of the procedures relevant to the work
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

Competencies

• Must be enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to take and follow instructions, initiative, keen to learn and proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Good analytical and follow through ability
• Good planning, organisation and co-ordination skills
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

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Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Primary School Nurse to help us ensure the well being, academic success, lifelong achievement, and overall health of our Primary school students. We are searching for talented and inspiring individuals who are keen to inspire a passion for our mission in parents, students and the communities that we serve.This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Managing our students’ wellness and development and offering them psycho-social support as needed.
• Maintaining close liaison with the Medical staff at the nearest Private Hospital consistently
• Handle confidential situations, information and documentation.
• Communicate effectively at all levels with students, staff, parents and other clinicians and paramedics
• Inspecting boarding house facilities (toilets and bathrooms, laundry area) when pupils are away from the facilities and appraise the level of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Monitoring standards achieved by cleaners and other support agencies within the Boarding House and report on any deficiencies to the Director, Operations.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications required:

• A professional, flexible and conscientious registered nurse with the ability to build a harmonious, energetic and cohesive relationship with students and co-workers.
• Prior experience working as a pediatric nurse
• Professional counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
• You are willing to work as a locum nurse in our secondary school.

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KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is one of the leading research centres in Africa. The Programme engages in a wide range of research on the main causes of ill health in Africa.

In addition, KWTRP has a strong commitment towards developing local research leadership. Most of the capacity building activities at KWTRP are managed through the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL) with funding from the Wellcome Trust and DFID. The aim of IDeAL is to strengthen research capacity in Africa through research training schemes ranging from attachments for school leavers and undergraduates, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, PhD studentships and postdoctoral fellowships.

We are now seeking to appoint a postdoctoral statistician who will provide statistical training and support for IDeAL and non-IDeAL students and fellows based at KWRTP.  The post-holder will also be encouraged to develop their personal research interest, including new analyses of existing datasets and developing primary research in collaboration with other scientists in the Programme.  The post-holder will have the opportunity to apply for independent funding to support their work.
Description:

Reports To:  DIRECTOR, IDeAL as regards training support and to Director, KWTRP as regards independent research.
Budget Responsibility: Management of any independent project funding awarded

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical support for Programme students and early postdoctoral fellows at all stages of research projects – from proposal writing to data analysis and publication
• Work together with other statisticians at KWRTP to develop and manage statistical training packages for students and staff.
• Propose new approaches of analysing existing datasets within the Programme.
• Work with data management teams to ensure proper archiving of data arising from students’ research work.
• Support Director, IDeAL in developing linkages with statistics departments in local universities and other initiatives that are focusing on developing statistics capacity in the region.
• The post holder will be expected to develop their own personal research work, including applying for applicable funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral research degree, epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, or other relevant subject.
• Proven record of quantitative research and analytical skills along with advanced research experience in data analysis and/or statistical methods.
• Experience of and demonstrated success in modeling using at least one of the following programming languages: Stata, Python, R.
• Experience in teaching or supervising statistics students is an added advantage

Competencies:

• Keen interest in research
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Excellent teaching skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team working skills with the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
  

All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 11th May 2018.

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