KEMRI Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya

Program description:

KEMRI Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill
vacancies in the following position in the TB-Vaccine Project.

Position: Medical Officer, KMR 5 (1 position)

Location: Siaya

Reports to: Principal Investigators

Vacancy No. CRDR/02/10/22

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Ability to work with Computers and tablets

Job Description:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Medical Officers will be working with a team consisting of clinical officers, Nurses and community interviewers based in Siaya to recruit
study participants in the clinical vaccine trials.

S/he must be flexible and work within the existing
structures and standard operating procedures, in a professional and ethical manner with
competence, accountability and integrity.

Desirable qualities

• Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work long hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to take personal initiatives and working with minimal supervision.
• Supervision and management of the study team, clinical and research operations of the study.
Development of study related tools (SOPs, training materials), training of the study staff. Medical
evaluation of those participants who fulfill the criteria for adverse events of special interest (AESI) and for reporting these events in a timely manner.
• Medical evaluation of children who suffer a serious adverse event and prompt reporting as
required per protocol, also on weekends and during holidays Develop an in-depth understanding
of the study design and goals and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study
protocols and other regulatory requirements.
• Attend to and give expert opinion on study patients in hospital and outpatient facilities.
• Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel Work harmoniously with non-study staff in the health facilities Assist with timely and accurate data collection and data entry.
• Collaborate with PI and institution to respond to any monitoring and audit findings and implement
approved recommendations. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Study PI

Terms of Employment:

Contract for one (1) year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the
first 3 months.

Salary negotiable depending on experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy number)

Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address

Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts


How to Apply

Applications should be sent to:

Deputy Director/PI, KEMRI (CRDR) TB VACC TRIALS, P.O. Box
47855-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: crdr@kemri.go.ke. not later than 26th October 2022


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