Medical Doctor at Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)

Location: Kisumu, overseeing activities in multiple Counties

Terms: One year renewable, for up to five years

Earliest date position opens: March 20. 2017

Job Summary: He/ She will be the clinical manager for all programs and research studies with a clinical component.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide technical advice, guidance and sport to biomedical components of services provided to Key Populations, VMMC and research studies.
•    Monitor adverse events; investigate arid report severe adverse events appropriately.
•    Provide oversight to trainings on VMMC and research (where appropriate) and certification of the trainees.
•    Prepare and oversee implementation of SOPs and other training materials for both research and programs.
•    Closely work with specialist consultants to ensure clients receive expert management if deemed necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

•    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university, with at least 5 years post qualification clinical experience.
•    A Masters degree in Public Health highly advantageous.
•    Research experience at senior level and supervisory responsibilities necessary.
•    Must possess the following qualities: attention to detail, excellent teamwork, good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision, and high level of                       professionalism,
•    Must be willing to visit projects in the field at least 80% of the time.