KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL

KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

  • ·        Oversee all clinic and other study personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures.
  • ·        Monitors adverse events and reports them to the safety monitor as required.
  • ·        Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff.
  • ·        Ensure preparedness of staff and site for study implementation.
  • ·        Provide training, mentorship to clinical team in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
  • ·        Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
  • ·        Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols.
  • ·        Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local ethical review committees and liaise with other project managers to ensure timely submissions to international institutional review boards.
  • ·        Maintain all study records including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required.
  • ·        Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials audits, responses to any findings and implements approved recommendations.
  • ·        May perform other job-related duties as requested or required

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 ·        Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) Mandatory
2 ·        At least 3-year work experience as a medical officer Mandatory
3 ·        Experience and competence in providing HIV care clinical care services Mandatory
4 ·        Previous management and leadership experience Added Advantage
5 ·        Experience providing reproductive health services. Added Advantage
6 ·        Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice Added Advantage
7 Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDC Mandatory
8 • Excellent interpersonal skills. Mandatory
9 • Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite. Mandatory
10 • Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow. Mandatory
11 • Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately Mandatory
12 • Ability to multi-task. Mandatory
13 • Meticulous attention to detail Mandatory

Application Procedure:

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  • Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.



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