Clinical Officer - Kenya Medical Research Institute | Job Description & Requirements

Kenya Medical Research Institute

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Total Positions:2
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Diploma
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/02/09/23

JOB GRADE: KMR 7

REPORTING TO: Study Coordinator

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• Diploma in clinical medicine;
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
setting will be an added advantage
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects
Protection”
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Has a good understanding of COPD and TB treatment

Skills and Abilities:
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Take history from study participants and carry out clinical services and
procedures.
• Document all aspects of study participant care and maintain accurate
and complete medical records
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Filling case report forms including electronic data capture and ensure
data confidentiality;
• Data Collection and involvement in field activities;
• Ensure good retention of study participants
• Completing medical referrals appropriately

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.