Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

Program description:
This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV, parasitology, TB and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the collaboration would like to fill a vacancy in the following position for the ReSCOV Study within the DGHP branch
POSITION: Clinical Officer (2 positions) KMR 7 Location: Kisumu, Siaya
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Basic Functions:
The clinical officer will report to the study coordinator. The primary responsibility for the position is to screen participants, verify protocol eligibility, complete study forms, conduct physical examinations, complete source documents, prescribe study and non-study drug and refer participants for further medical checkup when necessary. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Essential Requirements:
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Be registered with relevant authorities and in possession of a valid practicing license.
• Be able to communicate effectively with participants, health facility staff, study staff, and study investigators
• Fluency in both English and Swahili, written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• At least 1-year experience working in a research set up or program

Skills knowledge and Abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team and to collaborate with colleagues
• Be flexible to work within the existing structures.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• General knowledge on maternal health and child development

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical management of participants.
2. Participant screening and enrollment and follow-up in various clinical trials.
3. Conduct study clinical procedures as per study protocol
4. Documentation of data in source documents and case report forms
5. Participate in study team meetings to solve clinical and study logistical challenges
6. Act as a team lead at facility level and offer technical support to other non-medical staff in the clinic
7. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Terms of Employment:
Contract for 1 year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
• Contact telephone number

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitment -E-Recruitment Portal on or before 20th March 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CDC AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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