Kenya Medical Research (KEMRI) Clinical Officer Job

Clinical Officer Job, Current Medical Jobs In Kenya,

Vacancy No. CRDR/02/09/23

Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.

Position: Clinical Officer (2 position)
Job Grade: KMR 7
Location: KEMRI field station Mtwapa
Reporting To: Study Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Take history from study participants and carry out clinical services and procedures.
•  Document all aspects of study participant care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
•  Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
•  Filling case report forms including electronic data capture and ensure data confidentiality;
•  Data Collection and involvement in field activities;
•  Ensure good retention of study participants
•  Completing medical referrals appropriately

Qualifications:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Diploma in clinical medicine;
•  Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
•  Membership to a relevant professional body;
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage
•  Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”
•  Proficiency in computer application skills; and
•  Has a good understanding of COPD and TB treatment

Skills and Abilities:

•  Communication Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Team player

Terms of Employment

• One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Telephone number

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi not later than October 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through KEMRI CRDR Email Address crdrkemri@go.ke.