Study Clinician/Clinical Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

M/R 7

Location: Nairobi (1 position) and Thika (1 position)

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Job Purpose: Provide clinical support to a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the setup and implementation of clinical studies in line with study protocols and other guidance documents.
• Track and maintain relevant clinical systems to ensure fidelity to project timelines and other compliance requirements.
• Collect and review data as guided by good clinical and data practices.
• Participate in general research and study specific seminars, awareness drives and educational activities.
• Liaise with the study physician and other staff as necessary to ensure appropriate patient and participant management
• Participate in and conduct training in research study protocols, best practices, data collection and management etc.
• Generate and draft clinical/ study reports as may be required
• Lead trial working group meetings as required.
• Participate in resolving monitoring findings and queries.
• And any other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, preferably in reproductive health.
• Those with demonstrated training and competence in female reproductive health service delivery will have added advantage.
• Be registered by the Clinical officers Council
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care especially in reproductive service delivery
• Experience working with adolescents and young people- particularly with young women in reproductive health delivery an added advantage
• HIV Counseling and Testing skills an added advantage

Terms of Employment: Employment is a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.