Our aims are aligned to demonstrating the local capacity to manufacture, acquire local and international regulatory approval, determine clinical performance and distribute/sell the KeyScope to the local market. Specifically, we shall improve the current design and determine the local capacity to manufacture the device, establish the clinical safety and acceptability of the product, and obtain... regulatory approval from local and international accredited bodies.

Participate in the local construction of the KeyScope through material assessment and selection, developing a product manufacturing plan, and carrying out an impact assessment.
Aid in the establishment of clinical safety and acceptability of the KeyScope through the use of a feasibility study to secure approvals, recruit patients and surgeons.
Contribute to the process of attaining regulatory approval from a certified body for the KeyScope.
Contribute to the development of a commercialization plan under training and mentorship of a Business Developer.
Actively engage in project documentation, questionnaire and ethics protocol development, journal article writing and publication, report writing.
Conduct key informant interviews, administer questionnaires, and verbatim transcription of interview recordings.
Participate in data collection and analysis using digital and paper-based tools.
Participate and contribute to teaching and student mentorship.
Engage with the research partners and stakeholders.
Any other activities as assigned by the Principal Investigator, and Project Coordinator (Immediate Supervisor) from time to time. more