Job Description
Opening date: November 23, 2021
Vacancy No: CCR/01/11/21
Study description: This study is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research
Institute, Moi University, Aga khan University and other organizations and donors. The
goal of the PTSD TONIX study is to test the effectiveness and safety of an
investigational product in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric
condition that can occur in persons who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic
event.
Position: Medical Officer (1 position) KMR5
Location: Centre for Clinical Research, Nairobi
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from an Institution recognized by the
Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Must have completed one (1) year internship.
• Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• One-year post-internship Clinical experience
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of the Republic of
Kenya, 2010.
• Research experience preferably in Clinical Trials.
Desired Skills, Competences and Abilities
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Extremely reliable
• Experience in field management of surveys
• Flexible and non-judgmental
• Excellent communication skills both in writing and speaking English and Swahili
• Must be willing to work with a multidisciplinary team
Specific duties and responsibilities:
1. Enrolment of patients for studies, including coordination of intake of eligible
subjects.
2. Conducting informed consent.
3. Maintenance of participants’ records throughout time periods.
4. Communication with study team related to participant’ enrollment and status.
5. Maintenance of all study records, including participant’ approach, recruited and
consented.
6. Conducting structured interviews.
7. Provide periodic progress report on status of data collection and problems
challenges encountered.
8. Assessment of adverse events.
9. Conduct blood draws and liaise with the lab for tests.
10.Participant follow-up.
11.Any other duties assigned.
Terms of employment:
Employment is twelve (12) months contract. Salary is as per the stated salary scale.
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
• Contact telephone number