Medical Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/02/10/22

Job Description:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Medical Officers will be working with a team consisting of clinical officers, Nurses and community interviewers based in Siaya to recruit study participants in the clinical vaccine trials. S/he must be flexible and work within the existing structures and standard operating procedures, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Desirable qualities

• Excellent writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work long hours including weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to take personal initiatives and working with minimal supervision.
• Supervision and management of the study team, clinical and research operations of the study. Development of study related tools (SOPs, training materials), training of the study staff. Medical
• evaluation of those participants who fulfill the criteria for adverse events of special interest (AESI) and for reporting these events in a timely manner.
• Medical evaluation of children who suffer a serious adverse event and prompt reporting as required per protocol, also on weekends and during holidays Develop an in-depth understanding of the study design and goals and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
• Attend to and give expert opinion on study patients in hospital and outpatient facilities.
• Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel Work harmoniously with non-study staff in the health facilities Assist with timely and accurate data collection and data entry.
• Collaborate with PI and institution to respond to any monitoring and audit findings and implement approved recommendations. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Study PI

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Contract for one (1) year, renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable depending on experience and demonstrated competency.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Registered by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• Ability to work with Computers and tablets