Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI)

Clinical Research Scientist - PHARMACIST Kisumu

Published:KMR 05
  • Advertised Date: 04/29/2022
  • Closing Date: 05/19/2022 17:00:00
  • Applications: 37

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • iCoordinate all issues related to investigational products importations, supply and preparation of all doses for administration/use to/by the study participants.
  • iiMaintaining appropriate records of the receipt and disposition of investigational products and inventory of all medicines.
  • iiiMaintain a system to monitor and document storage conditions for investigational products to ensure quality of the products is not compromised.
  • ivManage study participant randomization process where applicable and ensure compliance to assigned treatment groups.
  • vMaintains the blinding of the participant’s treatment assignment to investigators, study nurses, clinic staff and participant, where required.
  • viMaintains the confidentiality of the participant, participant’s pharmacy file and the study drug/placebo accountability record.
  • viiEstablishes a system to ensure that the participants sign an informed consent before dispensing the drugs and the current IRB approved version of the protocol is being followed when dispensing the investigational products.
  • viiiPrepares pharmacy related standard operating procedures ensuring they meet GCP, NIH and other regulatory requirements.
  • ixFollows established departmental policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental and/or infection control standards.
  • xEnsure compliance to established local and international pharmacy research standards and delivering acceptable monitoring reviews.
  • xiLead and/or support in the conduct of clinical, pharmaceutical or epidemiological research.
  • xiiPerform any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

# Description. Requirement Type
1 Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy Mandatory
2 Must be licensed by the Pharmacy and poisons Board of Kenya. Mandatory
3 A minimum of one (1) year clinical pharmacy or research experience. Mandatory
4 Experience in clinical research activities an added advantage. Mandatory
5 Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP) and human subject protection (HSP) in research. Mandatory
6 Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations and strong internal motivation. Added Advantage
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Salary

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No. of Vacancies

1

Job Grade

KMR 05

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Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke

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Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery

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