To train, assist and monitor patients with Type 1 diabetes and provide the skills necessary to get the best diabetes management and practice. Provides patient education in individual and group sessions. Develops evidence –based educational material for patients and the public. Responsible for effective coordination and assists with the daily operations of the project with the objective of facilitating high quality services to project stakeholders and patients.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients with type 1 diabetes who are referred to join DAFNE courses.
• Responsible for patient recruitment and follow-ups and calls.
• Deliver DAFNE courses for patients with type 1 diabetes: responsible for pre- and post-course preparation.
• Deliver refresh courses and workshops post DAFNE for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver training for educators, healthcare professionals either in Kuwait or abroad as necessary
• Maintain active involvement in internal and external research activities, including the publishing of articles and manuscripts in reputable journals.
• Deliver posters and oral presentations at local, regional, and international symposiums and conferences.
• Introduce patients to pump principles and set expectations.
• Follow up with DAFNE graduates through the annual visit and run clinics on weekly basis.
• Provide ongoing assessment and recommendations to the multidisciplinary team and patient for adjustments, interventions and plans including recommendations and goals, progress notes.
• Maintain and update all records in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing quarterly progress reports and updates to the workplan.
• Collecting data from outside hospitals and primary care.
• Patient recruitment
• Responsible for literature reviews, proposal writing, annual reporting.
• Recruits and coordinates research participants and accommodates them.
• Reviews and develops a familiarity with the protocol, e.g., study proceedings and timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and confidentiality.
• Attends investigator meetings as required or requested by the PI.
• Translates study documents as requested.
• Acts as liaison with the Ethics Research Committee (ERC). This includes preparing and submitting study documents (such as progress reports) to the ERC.
• Prepares other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include but are not limited to: the informed consent document, case report forms (CRFs), and other data collection tools.
• Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to: regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials.
• Assists in preparation of all documents related to the informed consent process.
• Conducts the informed consent process with research participants, including answering any questions related to the study. Obtains appropriate signatures and dates on forms in appropriate places. Assures that amended consent forms are appropriately implemented and signed.
• Screens subjects for eligibility using protocol specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or exclusion.
• Coordinates participant tests and procedures.
• Collects data as required by the protocol. Assures timely completion of CRFs.
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies as deemed appropriate.
• Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with ERC requirements and policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, and CRFs.
• Maintains effective and ongoing communication with research participants and PI during the course of the study.
• Works with the PI to manage the day-to-day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.
• Manages study data and completes data entry appropriately.
• Involvement in qualitative research which entails coordinating interviews and focus groups with study participants, conducting interviews and focus groups, facilitating and observing focus groups and taking notes, transcribing all audio data files, and involvement in data analysis.
• Performs any other task requested by the Head of Unit

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Over 5 years of previous experience in the similar role is required
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Good communication skills in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Knowledge of behavioral modification theories is desirable.
• Capable of developing educational material.

Other Comments:

Bachelors and Masters in related medical field (nursing, dietitians, etc.)