Study Coordinator - MYTHIC Project

About the role

The MYTHIC project compares HIV-1 reservoir characteristics in people living with HIV and TB (on and off antiretroviral therapy) to those without TB, and assesses the impact of TB on HIV-1 latency reversal. The Study Coordinator oversees day-to-day implementation of the project, ensuring activities follow the approved protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical standards and regulatory requirements. The role reports to the Principal Investigator and works in Kisumu.

Key responsibilities

• Support site initiation, prepare study tools and logistics, and coordinate study activities across all sites
• Supervise data collection, ensure staff follow SOPs, and support data management and analysis
• Liaise with the research team, health facilities, county health management teams and other stakeholders, and run site orientation meetings
• Maintain study documentation (consent forms, study logs, regulatory files) and support ethics approval and regulatory reporting
• Train and supervise clinic and research staff, and provide mentorship to field teams
• Monitor study implementation, check data quality and implement corrective actions for protocol deviations
• Prepare periodic progress reports and present study updates to project leadership

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory medicine, nursing, clinical medicine or a related field; a Master's in public health, project management or epidemiology is an advantage
• Three years of research experience, preferably in HIV prevention or TB studies
• At least three years in research coordination, project management or implementation research, preferably in clinical or public health research
• Recent experience at the project sites and familiarity with national STI management protocols
• Certification in GCP and human subject protection (or willingness to obtain it before the project starts)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and occasional travel

Required skills

• Experience with REDCap
• Understanding of clinical research principles, GCP, ICH guidelines and ethical regulations
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills
• Ability to supervise field research teams

Applications include a cover letter, complete CV with three referees' contact details, and academic and professional certificates. Applications are submitted through the online form linked in the original posting, and the position must be filled within one week of the interview.