Clinical Officer - Siaya County
Published:KMR 08- Advertised Date: 04/29/2022
- Closing Date: 05/19/2022 17:00:00
- Applications: 130
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:
- i.Develop an in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and activities to conduct the study
- ii.Perform screening & consenting, enrollment, prescription of medications and follow up of participants, including medical history, physical examination and
- iii.Document applicable study data during all study procedures
- iv.Clinical management of ill participants and conducting clinical procedures including venipuncture, insertion of IV cannulas and collection of biological samples when necessary
- v.Report any adverse events to the Study Pediatrician, PI, MO and Study Coordinator
- vi.Ensure that all the necessary documentation pertaining to screening, enrollment, follow up, clinical processes, other specific study procedures and operations are documented in the proper manner as provided for and in conformity with good clinical and documentation practice
- vii.Respond to and resolve queries about participants’ information documented in the study files
- viii.Adequately respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
- ix.Offer basic nursing care to the study participants
- x.Make diagnoses and decisions on patient’s management according to study protocols and the recommended national guidelines
- xi.Arrange laboratory tests according to study protocol
- xii.Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in clinical medicine; | Mandatory |
| 2 | Registered and with a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya | Mandatory |
| 3 | At least 1 years combined post-internship clinical experience (working with children) | Mandatory |
| 4 | Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite | Mandatory |
| 5 | Fluency in English and Swahili languages, both written and spoken. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Must be willing to reside in/within the study site (the assigned Health Facilities) in Siaya County | Added Advantage |
| 7 | Advanced Life Support (ALS) | Added Advantage |
| 8 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | Added Advantage |
| 9 | Experience working in a research study | Added Advantage |
| 10 | Post-basic training in pediatrics will be an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 11 | Experience using laptops and tablets (handheld computers) | Added Advantage |
| 12 | Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” | Added Advantage |
| 13 | Ability to work long hours within a team | Added Advantage |
| 14 | Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills | Added Advantage |
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Job Type
Contract
Salary
0
No. of Vacancies
2
Job Grade
KMR 08
Location
Address:P.O. BOX 54840-00200
Phone No:+254(020)2722541,011990227
City:NAIROBI
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Email Address:d365@kemri.go.ke
Our Vission:To be a Leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health
Our Mission:To improve Human Health and Quality of Life 9through Research,Capacity,Building,Innovation and Service Delivery
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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.