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KEMRI Medical Officer Job
Medical Officer Job, Latest Kenyan Medical Jobs 2022,
Vacancy No. CRDR/02/10/22
Job Description:
Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Medical Officers will be working with a team consisting of clinical officers, Nurses and community interviewers based in Siaya to recruit study participants in the clinical vaccine trials. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structures and standard operating procedures, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
Qualifications
- Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work long hours including weekends and public holidays.
- Ability to take personal initiatives and working with minimal supervision.
- Supervision and management of the study team, clinical and research operations of the study. Development of study related tools (SOPs, training materials), training of the study staff. Medical
- evaluation of those participants who fulfill the criteria for adverse events of special interest (AESI) and for reporting these events in a timely manner.
- Medical evaluation of children who suffer a serious adverse event and prompt reporting as required per protocol, also on weekends and during holidays Develop an in-depth understanding of the study design and goals and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
- Attend to and give expert opinion on study patients in hospital and outpatient facilities.
- Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel Work harmoniously with non-study staff in the health facilities Assist with timely and accurate data collection and data entry.
- Collaborate with PI and institution to respond to any monitoring and audit findings and implement approved recommendations. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Study PI
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Contract for one (1) year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable depending on experience and demonstrated competency.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
- Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
- Ability to work with Computers and tablets
How to Apply
Applications should include the following:
- Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
- Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
Applications should be sent to
Deputy Director/PI,
KEMRI (CRDR) TB VACC TRIALS,
P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: crdr@kemri.go.ke. not later than 26th October 2022
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