Clinical Officer -Siaya County
Published:KMR 08- Advertised Date: 09/16/2022
- Closing Date: 10/06/2022 17:00:00
- Applications: 157
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 and enrollment of participants,
- iii.Perform physical examination, take medical history, prescribe medication and make follow up of enrolled participants
- iv.Make diagnoses and decisions on patient’s management according to study protocols and the recommended national guidelines
- v.Document applicable study data during all study procedures
- vi.Clinically manage ill participants and conduct clinical procedures including venipuncture, insertion of IV cannulas and collect biological samples when necessary
- vii.Perform screening and assessment of study participant in terms of motor, cognitive, language and social-emotional development using CREDI and BSID tools.
- viii.Respond to and resolve queries about participants’ information documented in the study files
- ix.Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.Diploma in Clinical Medicine. | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Higher National Diploma in pediatrics an added advantage. | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Registered and with a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya | Mandatory |
| 4 | iv.At least 1 year combined post-internship pediatric clinical experience | Mandatory |
| 5 | v.Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite | Mandatory |
| 6 | vi.Fluency in English, Swahili and Luo languages, both written and spoken. | Mandatory |
| 7 | vii.Must be willing to reside in/within the study sites | Mandatory |
| 8 | viii.Experience working in a research study | Mandatory |
| 9 | ix.Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection” | Mandatory |
| 10 | x.Experience in using a laptop and or tablet (handheld computers) | Mandatory |
| 11 | Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills | Mandatory |
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Job Type
Contract
Salary
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No. of Vacancies
1
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
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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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