KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, oversee and carry out day-to-day management of site activities including supervision of site staff.
- Prepare study material, data collection tools and strategies for data management, including development of standard operating procedures.
- Setting up, coordinating and supervising clinical trial site.
- Ensuring compliance with the Protocol, SOPs, local regulations, ICH and GCP guidelines.
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of study participant records and clinical care documentation as per established guidelines, procedures and protocols
- Collect, verify and finalize collected data to create reports and present results of findings.
- Complete study related clinical procedures, provide appropriate treatment and where necessary, facilitate referral of study participants with complications.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in drawing annual budget for the clinic and community activities.
- Participate in Community Advisory Board and Community Engagement meetings.
- In collaboration with the PI, communicate with the sponsor and the regulatory agencies in all issues relating to the study.
- Support to administer protocol and related study training and refresher trainings
- Establish regular lines of communication with site to manage ongoing study expectations and issues
- Acts for and on behalf of the Principal Investigator with regards to regulatory compliance; Works together with the site coordinators/HoDs in ensuring timely submissions to KEMRI SERU/PPB
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least eight (8) years relevant work experience | Mandatory |
| 2 | Diploma in Clinical Medicine; | Mandatory |
| 3 | Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine such as Anaesthesia, Oral Health, ENT, Pediatrics, Lung/Skin, Orthopedics, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, dermatoenerology, Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery from a recognized institution; | Mandatory |
| 4 | Master’s Degree in Public health will be added advantage | Mandatory |
| 5 | Membership to a relevant professional body; | Mandatory |
| 6 | Additional training in clinical trials management/ project management related field and research ethics is an added advantage | Mandatory |
| 7 | Valid practicing license where applicable | Mandatory |
| 8 | Aleast five years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage. | Mandatory |
| 9 | Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice”, “Human Subjects Protection” and ICH training skill; and Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical trial regulations | Mandatory |
| 10 | Proficiency in computer application skills. | Mandatory |
| 11 | Has a good understanding of role of micronutrients in human health | Mandatory |
| 12 | Ability to speak local dialect will be added advantage | Mandatory |
| 13 | Carrying out clinical trials | Mandatory |
| 14 | Building staff capacity through mentorship and effective leadership in the management of clinic activities | Mandatory |
| 15 | Communication Skills | Mandatory |
| 16 | Interpersonal Skills | Mandatory |
| 17 | Team player | 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.