KEMRI Medical Officer/Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Medical Officer/Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

Program description: This project is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI) and Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi).

Position: Medical Officer/Assistant Research Officer (Job Group KMR/6)

Reporting to: Principal Investigator

Location: Kacheliba Sub-County Hospital
Kacheliba Town, West Pokot County

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely and under the supervision of PIs and Co-PIs

Participate in protocol development, responding to reviewer and ethical review
committee queries and comments

Participate in the development of clinical research documents (e.g. SOPs, case report
forms, reports and statistical analysis)

Identify, and document adverse events and serious adverse events and report to the
Principal Investigator (PI)

Respond to clinical queries from the Clinical Research Coordinators

Maintaining adequate and accurate progress notes and source documents

Ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with study protocols and other
regulatory requirements as per the protocol.

Assist in reconciling all research data

Presenting regularly monthly reports

Willing and motivated to build a career in Neglected Diseases.

Qualifications and Requirements

M.B.Ch.B degree and registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists
Board with current annual renewal.

Previous experience in research is an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Organizational skills

Coordination of work and ability to meet timelines

Leadership skills

Team Player

Ability to write reports

Willing to work in the rural areas

Competency in local dialect (Pokot) is an added advantage

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

Word

E-mail/Internet

Spreadsheets

Data-bases

Simple accounting is an added advantage.

Terms of employment:

A 1-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period
for the first 3 months.

The

post attracts a gross salary between KSh.250,000 – 300,000/month

The position is full time based in Kacheliba Hospital, West Pokot County

Preferred start date: 1
st January 2020.

Applications Must include the following:

All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
requirements

Must include a current CV with names of at least 3 referees with their contact details
(Telephone and E-mail)

Contact Telephone Number

Must include copies of academic and professional certificates

Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct

Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance

Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB

Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate

Originals to be availed during the interviews

Applications are due not later than November 26, 2019 and should be sent via email to:

Director
Centre for Clinical Research
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Email: ccr@kemri.org

Kemri is an Equal Opportunity Employer Commited to Diversity.

Persons With Disability, Women, Youth and Those From
Marginalized Areas Are Encouraged to Apply.

Kemri Does Not
Charge a Fee at Any Stage of Its Recruitment Process Including


Application, Interview and Processing of Offer Letter. If Asked
For a Fee, Report Such Request Immediately.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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