KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Medical Officer - Kisumu
- Advertised Date: 04/01/25
- Closing Date: 04/21/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 9
Job Tite/Designation
Medical Officer - Kisumu
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality clinical care to participants, including HIV testing, counselling, and prescription of oral PrEP.
- Conduct participants assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans in line with the study protocol protocols.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of clinical procedures related to the study protocol.
- Educate participants on HIV prevention, PrEP adherence, and sexual health.
- Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
- Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
- Safety assessment and reporting
- Perform Phlebotomy, and contraceptive method administration and Sexual Reproductive Health Assessments
- Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)
- Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs, source docs, and resolve queries that may arise.
- Develop and review of study related related SOPs
- Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
- Maintain accurate and confidential participants records in compliance with Site’s policies and regulations.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent medical degree | Mandatory |
| 2 | Valid practicing license | Mandatory |
| 3 | Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in HIV care, sexual health, or infectious diseases. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable. | Mandatory |
| 5 | Familiarity with Contraceptive method administration, PrEP ,PrEP guidelines and HIV prevention strategies/interventions is a plus. | Mandatory |
| 6 | •Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. | Mandatory |
| 7 | •Excellent communication and patient counselling skills. | Mandatory |
| 8 | •Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team | Mandatory |
| 9 | •Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and data management systems. | Mandatory |
| 10 | •Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research. | Mandatory |
| 11 | •Compassionate, patient-cantered approach to care. | Mandatory |
| 12 | •Strong organizational and time-management skills. | Mandatory |
| 13 | •Commitment to advancing public health and HIV prevention | Mandatory |
| 14 | •Ability to oversee/supervise a team | Mandatory |
| 15 | •Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA, PPB, and other global regulatory frameworks | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 05
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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