EDRO Project Assistant at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will support study operations, site coordination, ethics and regular tracking, governance meeting, training stakeholders’ engagement, field logistics reporting project administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Support day-to-day study operations and coordinate activities at various study sites.

Assist in monitoring and tracking ethics and regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with institutional and national regulations.

Organize and document governance meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.

Facilitate training sessions for project staff and stakeholders to ensure understanding study protocols and compliance requirements.

Manage stakeholder engagement activities, maintaining effective communication and collaboration.

Coordinate field logistics, including travel arrangements, supply management, and on-site support.

Assist in preparing regular project reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide general administrative support to project teams, including scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping.

Academic Qualification:

Applicants should have:

Bachelor’s degree in public Health, health system management, project management, social sciences or closely related field, master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications and Training:

Certification in Good Clinical Practice, or willingness to obtain it within three (3) months of appointment.

Training in research ethics or human subject as CITI or an equivalent.

Formal project management as PRINCE2 or PMP, is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

At least three (3) year’ experience coordinating donor-funded health research or health related programmes, including multi-site field activity.

Demonstrate experience in preparing and tracking ethics and regulatory submissions in

Kenya including KEMRI SERU or equivalent committee and NACOSTI licensing.

Experience working with county health management teams and facility – level staff

Experience of narrative and financial reporting to an institution or international funder

Ability to multitask and work under supervision.

Willingness to travel for fieldwork.

Attention to detail and reliability.

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