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The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
The KEMRI/CGHR program has expanded considerably in its research and program support activities. This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other organizations and donors. It involves conducting research and programmatic support for activities related to Malaria, HIV, Tuberculosis and other diseases. Due to its continued growth in the area of clinical research, the program seeks to fill the position of two Medical Officers in an epidemiological study and a clinical vaccine trial within Malaria Branch expected to run for approx. 5 years
Job Ref: MR 10
REPORTING: Principal Investigators
Essential Requirements
Job Description
Reporting to the Principal Investigators, the Medical Officers will be working with a team consisting of clinical officers and community interviewers who will be based at health facilities in Gem, Bondo and Siaya and recruit children into an active and passive surveillance study which runs alongside the pilot implementation of the RTS,S Malaria vaccine in the area. A clinical trial of the same vaccine is also based in Siaya. 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
Specific tasks and responsibilities
The Medical officer’s responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.
Terms of Employment: 1-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
Applications are due no later than 12th April 2019: to:
Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CGHR,
P.O. Box 1578,
Kisumu.
Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org
Applications should include the following:
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI/CGHR AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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