Responsibilities
Develop/review of all critical clinical study documents, including clinical protocols, informed consent forms, or other study-related clinical documents
Plan, coordinate and execute all clinical trials studies conducted through CRU
Ensure risk management strategies are in place and followed in the CRU
Plan, execute, and lead study specific meetings (initiation meetings, site monitoring, ongoing and follow up meetings,) with sponsors and investigators and develop action plan
Develop capacity-building and trainings for CRU and other AKU staff involved in human subjects research
Assist in conducting workshops and research training for SOM/SONAM faculty
Participate in the planning of quality assurance activities and coordinates resolution of audit findings

Requirements
Master’s degree in any of the health fields (Nursing, Bioethics, Clinical Research, Public Health)
Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in clinical research, of which at least 2 years should have been spent directly in clinical trials
Current knowledge of best practices in clinical research, including active participation in international organizations, such as AACI, CRI, SOCRA, or ACRP
Knowledge and experience in dealing with clinical, regulatory and pharmacy staff as it relates to clinical trials implementation
Excellent multitasking skills and ability to work under pressure, strong team leading and delegation qualities
Superior understanding of and making budgets
Proficiency in the use of computers and related office software.

Method of Application
Please send your cover letter, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates should be sent to, the Manager, Human Resources, Aga Khan University’s Campus Nairobi, Kenya. P. O. Box 30270-00100 using email address hr.universityke@aku.edu.
Applications by email are preferred.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be submitted latest by November 15, 2019