Clinical Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

KMR/7 Vacancy No.FN-02-04-2021
Reports to: Clinic Lead
Location: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 6 Months Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 2 months is a probation period

Minimal Requirements:

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized medical training institution.
2. At least one year experience with Clinical research
3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in HIV Clinical care management including anti-retroviral.
4. Experience in implementing clinical research studies.
5. Registered with the Clinical officer’s council and has a valid practicing license
6. Comfortable working in remote rural villages of Suba, Mbita & Rongo, Uriri Sub-Counties of Southern Nyanza.
7. Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and preferably Dholuo
8. Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding/driving license) will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and medical examinations for study participants and treat medical conditions as may apply
• Perform clinical assessment of participants & interpret laboratory results.
• Administer informed consent to prospective and continuing study participants and record the process appropriately
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
• Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
• Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
• Report problems encountered to the Clinical Services Coordinator and consult appropriately
• Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
• Counsel participants on HIV/AIDS and various treatment/prevention on offer. Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
• Maintain good relationship with the community, the rest of the clinical team and the other departments in the facility
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study manager, ART Coordinator and designated supervisors
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity