Clinical Officer (2 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and activities to conduct the study
• Perform screening & consenting, enrollment, prescription of medications and follow up of participants, including medical history, physical examination and
• Document applicable study data during all study procedures
• Clinical management of ill participants and conducting clinical procedures including venipuncture, insertion of IV cannulas and collection of biological samples when necessary
• Report any adverse events to the Study Pediatrician, PI, MO and Study Coordinator
• Ensure that all the necessary documentation pertaining to screening, enrollment, follow up, clinical processes, other specific study procedures and operations are documented in the proper manner as provided for and in conformity with good clinical and documentation practice
• Respond to and resolve queries about participants’ information documented in the study files
• Adequately respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
• Offer basic nursing care to the study participants
• Make diagnoses and decisions on patient’s management according to study protocols and the recommended national guidelines
• Arrange laboratory tests according to study protocol
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisorThis is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in clinical medicine;    
• Registered and with a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya    
• At least 1 years combined post-internship clinical experience (working with children)    
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite    
• Fluency in English and Swahili languages, both written and spoken.    
• Must be willing to reside in/within the study site (the assigned Health Facilities) in Siaya County    
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)    
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)    
• Experience working in a research study    
• Post-basic training in pediatrics will be an added advantage

Closing date 19 May 2022