Clinical Officer at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Description: As part of our research efforts towards evaluating suitable chemotherapeutic products for schistosomiasis among young children in western Kenya, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) through the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) project is pleased to announce the vacancy below.

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Vacancy No: CGHR/41/10/18

Reporting to: Clinical Research Coordinator, Homabay

Job Summary: This position provide quality health care services to study participants through diagnosing, investigating and treating patients and participate in research activities to improve human health

Essential Requirements:

• Must have a Diploma in clinical medicine, A higher diploma in paediatrics from a recognized institution is an added advantage
• Computer literacy,
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of professional standards
• License from clinical officer council of Kenya
• Must be registered with relevant professional body and in possession of a valid practicing license
• At least one years of clinical trial experience
• Training in Good Clinical Practices and Paediatric Life Support are added advantages

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take history from the patients and examine in order to make appropriate diagnosis
• Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis
• Perform minor surgical procedures to patients to ensure well-being.
• Counsel patients in health related matters for psychological healing.
• Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment.
• Network with other units to ensure quick services to the patients.
• Screen and identify potentially eligible participants
• Administer informed consent to study participants so that they can make informed choice
• Completion of case report form and enter data for research analysis
• Develop Proposal for grants sourcing
• Review proposal and manuscript for approval within the Centre.
• Provide input in budget preparation for the project to ensure proper allocation of financial resources.

Terms of Employment: Employment is on a one year, fixed-term contract with a probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following:

• A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Copies of certificates and testimonials
• Three letters of reference with contact information (phone and email)