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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
Project description:
The Spatial repellents (SR) project is funded by UNITAID and seeks to fill the gaps for assessing spatial repellent products efficacy, deployment and uptake strategies. In this regard, Kenya has been selected as the site for conducting the epidemiological evaluation of spatial repellent product efficacy in a high malaria transmission setting. This study will be conducted in Busia County over the next two years. The project seeks to fill the following position(s).
KMR 8
Location: Teso South and Teso North Sub Counties, Busia County
Duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Job Summary:
The occupant of this position is tasked with providing quality health care services to study participants through diagnosing, investigating and treating patients and participate in research activities to improve human health. The CO will follow up study participants on a monthly basis and administer essential services outlined in the SOPs Reporting to the Study Coordinator, the Clinical Officer will be responsible for research in children between 6 months and 15 years including standard data collection, history taking and clinical examination, sample collection, RDT and blood slide preparation for malaria diagnosis and other procedures as necessary. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
Essential Requirements:
Must have a Diploma in clinical medicine. A higher diploma in paediatrics from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Must be registered with relevant authorities and in possession of a valid practicing license.
At least 3 years of research experience or working in a busy public health facility
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Fluency in both English and Swahili, written and spoken, Teso will be an added advantage
Flexible- able to work extra hours when needed
Training in Good Clinical Practices and Paediatric Life Support are added advantages h) Knowledge of malaria case management
DESIRED QUALITIES:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.
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.
Applications should include the following:
Apply to Deputy Director CGHR, P.O. Box 1578-40100 Kisumu not later than January 2, 2020,
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