Clinical Research Scientist, Pharmacist at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/04/09/23

Person specification:
 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

•  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution
•  Must be registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
•  Must have previous experience working in clinical trials and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
•  Additional qualification or training in health research related field isdesirable
•  Proficiency in computer application

Skills and Abilities:

•  Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills.
•  Attention to detail
•  Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct the clinical trial
•  Ensure pharmacy and drug store access control and maintain safety of the IMP and other study drugs
•  Oversee IMP management including the documentation of reception and storage
•  Ensure drug dispensing and inventory logs are maintained to assure adequate supplies and accountability
•  Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
•  Develop standard operating procedures for the IMP management as per study protocols
•  Coordinate and oversee IMP disposal at study close-out
•  Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events;
•  Ensure timely reporting of SUSARs/SAEs and protocol deviations
•  Take the lead in training and supervising the functions of relevant clinical and pharmacy personnel
•  Overseeing and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and ensuring all services comply with the Quality Management Plan
•  Compiling clinical and study data and regular reports from the study site
•  Maintain relationships with collaborating partners, PPB and the MoH; and
•  Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the site trial manager

Terms of Employment

• One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Telephone number

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi not later than October 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through KEMRI CRDR Email Address crdrkemri@kemri.go.ke.