Clinical Research Scientist | Pharmacist Job at Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Medical Research Institute

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Experience Required:Not Specified
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Degree
Job Location: Mtwapa, Kenya
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Last Date: October 12, 2023

Job Description

Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County

Vacancy No. CRDR/04/09/23

JOB GRADE: KMR 5

REPORTING TO: Site Investigator

Person specification:
• For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
• Must have previous experience working in clinical trials and knowledge
of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Additional qualification or training in health research related field is
desirable
• Proficiency in computer application

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines
and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and
logistics required to conduct the clinical trial
• Ensure pharmacy and drug store access control and maintain safety of the
IMP and other study drugs
• Oversee IMP management including the documentation of reception and
storage
• Ensure drug dispensing and inventory logs are maintained to assure
adequate supplies and accountability
• Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
• Develop standard operating procedures for the IMP management as per
study protocols
• Coordinate and oversee IMP disposal at study close-out
• Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory
adverse events;
• Ensure timely reporting of SUSARs/SAEs and protocol deviations
• Take the lead in training and supervising the functions of relevant clinical
and pharmacy personnel
• Overseeing and coordinating the study implementation in the health
facilities and ensuring all services comply with the Quality Management
Plan
• Compiling clinical and study data and regular reports from the study site
• Maintain relationships with collaborating partners, PPB and the MoH; and
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the site trial manager

Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Skills Required

Pharmaceutical Skills
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Details
Ability to Work Under Minimal Supervision
Ability to Work Efficiently and Proactively in a Team Environment