Study Physician at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reports to: Principal Investigator

JobPurpose

The position holder will be expected toprovide leadership and clinical support to a clinical research team conducting a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine studyand provision of  reproductivehealth services to adolescent girls and young women.In addition, they will provide oversight and leadership to the daily conduct of clinical studies as a designee of the Principal Investigator.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Ensure preparedness of staff and site for study implementation
• Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
• Oversee all clinic and other study personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
• Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local and international institutional review boards or ethical review committees
• Maintain all study records including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required.
• Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials audits, responses to any findings and implements approved
• Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff
• May perform other job related duties as requested or required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)•Experiencein a clinical research setting is preferred
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling and provision of various contraception methods
• Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice will be added advantage Licensure
• Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately•Ability to multi-task.
• Meticulous attention to detail 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment  is  on  a  one  yearrenewable  contract  with  a  probation  period  for  the  first  3  months. Salary   is   negotiable   within   the   appropriate   grade   depending   on   education,   experience   and demonstrated competency.