Study Doctor (1 Position) K MR/ 5 - Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect, verify, and accurately document demographic, clinical, and lesion measurement data (including SOC ruler-based ACTG criteria and SS3D imaging).
• Implement and lead phased adoption of SS3D-supported lesion measurement, including provider training and transition from SOC-only measurement.
• Train and mentor clinical staff on ACTG protocols, SS3D use, and clinical research best practices to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity.
• Ensure participant safety, identify and manage adverse events, and coordinate with safety oversight bodies.
• Oversee day-to-day study operations, including initiation, execution, workflow optimization, direct observation, and time-motion studies.
• Manage data quality, including supervision of data collection and entry, accuracy checks, and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate communication across investigators, clinical teams, external partners, and stakeholders to support implementation and dissemination.
• Lead program evaluation activities, including usability, acceptability, feasibility assessments, and micro-costing.
• Support research funding and scientific output through grant writing, manuscript development, and reporting to funders and regulators, plus presenting findings.
• Oversee budget and resource management, including equipment procurement, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree with a valid practising license
• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Global Health,
• Clinical Research will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years of demonstrated research experience in Clinical or implementation studies,
• preferably in HIV, oncology, or infectious diseases. Ability to write, review, and contribute to
• grant applications and secure research funding