Clinical Officer - Homa-Bay at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen, consent, and enroll study participants who meet eligibility criteria, ensuring full adherence to ethical standards and study protocols.
• Conduct baseline and follow-up physical examinations, and provide routine clinical care, including daily ward rounds for study participants.
• Safely administer the investigational product in line with the approved study protocol.
• Diagnose and manage incidental illnesses, while monitoring, documenting, and reporting any side effects related to the investigational product.
• Make informed clinical decisions on participant admission, continued care, or referral as guided by the study protocol.
• Review study questionnaires to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency before entry.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on clinic activities, including enrollment status, exclusions, reasons for exclusion, and follow-up plans.
• Maintain accurate tracking of participant visits, including initial and follow-up appointments, to monitor progress and ensure proper clinic attendance.
• Collect, label, and track biological specimens, ensuring proper handling, timely delivery to the laboratory, and support oversight of laboratory processes.
• Conduct verbal autopsies for community deaths occurring outside the facility to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
• Manage stock and inventory to maintain adequate and well-organized supplies at the study site.
• Perform any additional duties assigned

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery    Mandatory
• At least three (3) years working experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting    Mandatory
• Registration certificate and valid practicing license from the relevant professional body    Mandatory
• Experience in Clinical trials will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Experience in Clinical trials will be an added advantage    Mandatory
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and email communication tools.    Mandatory
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.    Mandatory
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing positively to shared goals.    Mandatory