Research Associate 1 - Clinical Officer at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

REF: CO/ AHH /11/2019

Responsibilities

• Represent the project with study participants, and maintain good relations with participating study communities
• Undertake clinical examinations of adults and children participating in studies and record clinical findings, according to project protocols, and using electronic data recording tools
• Undertake blood sampling from adult and child study subjects according to project protocols
• Oversee the collection of faecal specimens from children and advise adult participants in appropriate self-sampling techniques
• Assume responsibility for the delivery of field material to project laboratories
• Undertake detailed socio-economic and behavioural questionnaires with study subjects
• Maintain records of locations visited
• Prescribe appropriately for diagnosed conditions or provide appropriate referrals
• Manage field clinical resources and mentor interns and students
• Take care of the project resources
• Maintain good relationships with the local health infrastructure in study zones
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the senior project staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one-year experience Or Diploma in Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution with three years relevant experience
• At least two years of field experience working with a research-based organization
• Experience with work on zoonotic infections will be an asset.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to maintain good relations with study subjects in the community
• Possess a valid driver’s license (not required, but would be an asset)
• Skilled at blood sampling
• Ability to undertake clinical diagnoses of a range of diseases based on discussions with study subjects and physical examinations
• Skilled at maintaining accurate records, including undertaking questionnaire-based surveys
• Experience with digital data entry devices for recording questionnaire responses and clinical parameters
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, sometimes for long hours, and in a diversity of urban environments (ranging from low income settlements to high income neighbourhoods)
• Willingness to learn new field techniques where appropriate and conform to project protocols
• Excellent communication skills  
• Exposure to working in a laboratory
• Demonstrated ability to achieve success in clinically orientated community-based health studies

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 10 and open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is a 2-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances