Study Coordinator for a KEMRI / KARI Research Project

Urgently Required: Study Coordinator for a KEMRI / KARI Research Project

A qualified, interested and available person is required for the above-mentioned project to work as a project coordinator.

The study is to explore the potential benefits of Goat Milk as a suitable and safe supplemental food for infants in Kenya.



The study will be conducted in Embu District Hospital and the surrounding communities for a period of 12 months.

The study coordinator will be required to perform the following duties:

1. Ensure smooth flow of all field processes including:
Data a collection, data verification
Data entry, data cleaning
Field finances , financial reporting
2. He /she will be involved in supervision of other study staff.

3. He/she will be in charge of reporting any protocol deviations or violations

4. He /she will be in charge of preparing study reports including
Financial reports and
Quarterly study reports
5. The job will require home visits with nutrition counseling and brief physical examination of babies.  He /she will be responsible for immediate reporting of any SAE to the Principle Investigator

6. And any other duties as assigned by the study   Principle Investigator.

The incumbent should have the following:
At least a certificate in nursing or nutrition or a diploma in clinical medicine.
Must be willing to stay and work in Embu for a period of at least  eight months
Should be available to start work immediately
Must be fluent in Embu, Kiswahili and English
Must be computer literate
Desirable attributes include some experience in clinical areas  and or some experience in research or program
Those who qualify should apply by 10th January 2014 attaching the following:
Application letter dully signed
Educational transcripts
Current Curriculum Vitae
Contacts of at least  two referee
Applications to be sent as soft copies to the following email addresses:

Phelgona@gmail.com
Mollyt77@gmail.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.