KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL

Registered Clinical Officer - Kisumu
- Advertised Date: 04/01/25
- Closing Date: 04/21/25 5:00:00 PM
- Applications: 193
Job Tite/Designation
Registered Clinical Officer - Kisumu
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality clinical care to participants, including HIV testing, counselling, and prescription of oral PrEP.
- Perform Phlebotomy, and contraceptive method administration and Sexual Reproductive Health Assessments
- Conduct participant assessments, eligibility, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans in line with the study protocol.
- Support the implementation and monitoring clinic activities related to HIV prevention and oral PrEP.
- 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.
- Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
- Informed Consent form administration
- 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 clinic related related SOPs
Vacancy Requirements:
# | Description. | Requirement Type |
---|---|---|
1 | Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or equivalent. | Mandatory |
2 | Valid clinical officer license to practice in Kenya. | Mandatory |
3 | Additional training in HIV care, Sexual Reproductive Health, or public health is an advantage | Added Advantage |
4 | Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in HIV care, sexual health, or infectious diseases. | Mandatory |
5 | Experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable. | Mandatory |
6 | Familiarity with FP/PrEP and HIV prevention strategies is a plus. | Mandatory |
7 | •Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. | Mandatory |
8 | •Excellent communication and patient counselling skills. | Mandatory |
9 | •Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. | Mandatory |
10 | •Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and data management systems. | Mandatory |
11 | •Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research. | Mandatory |
12 | •Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. | Mandatory |
13 | •Strong organizational and time-management skills. | Mandatory |
14 | •Commitment to advancing public health and HIV prevention. | Mandatory |
15 | •Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines | Mandatory |
16 | •Maintain accurate and confidential participants records in compliance with site policies and regulations. | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
KMR 07
Location
Contact Email Address
icthelpdesk@kemri.go.ke
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