Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely performing of Study specific assays
• Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
• Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result and prompt communication to the Study clinicians/coordinator
• Ensuring maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the lab manager
• Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP
• Develop lab related SOP for the studies
• Ensuring laboratory waste segregation and management
• Developing and updating laboratory inventory
• Developing, compliance and continuous review of lab SOPs and specimen flow charts in keeping with the study protocol and applicable ISO-certification
• Projection on consumables and reagents, and re-ordering whenever due and ensuring custody
• Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures as per IATA guidelines and tracking of referred samples per IATA guidelines and available agreements
• Updating and ensuring quality assurance of the lab specimen data base
• GCP and GCLP compliance
• Receive, download, transcribe and post/report all lab results/reports as per the lab results communication SOP
• Assist in participant recruitment and consenting whenever called upon
• Support activities from any other studies as called upon by the Lab management team

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum of a degree in a biomedical science or lab-related field (Mandatory)
• Must hold a current registration with KMLTTB (Mandatory)
• GCP-certification (Mandatory)
• At least 1 year experience working in a busy clinical research lab (Mandatory)
• Experience with rapid testing for HIV and pregnancy (Mandatory)
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance (Mandatory)
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team (Mandatory)
• Keen and attentive to detail (Mandatory)
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures (Mandatory)
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili (Mandatory)
• Experience processing genital samples for research purposes (Mandatory)
• Experience preparing samples for Nugent scoring is an added advantage (Mandatory)
• Computer literacy (Mandatory)
• Familiarity with processing samples for shipment – IATA certification is an added advantage (Mandatory)
• Experience working with electronic data collection tools especially REDCap (Mandatory)
• Flexible and ready to work during odd hours (Mandatory)
• GCLP certification (Mandatory)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination of the activities that facilitate the efficient management of the of the program, the team and its operations
• Organizing and managing The Director’s calendar and scheduling of meetings
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Identify, prepare, and compile necessary materials to ensure that the Director has appropriate information for meetings, reports, presentations, events, duty travel, and special projects; this includes agenda planning and logistics organization
• Administrative and logistical support for meetings and events, including stakeholder meetings, advocacy meetings/events, trainings /workshops in different regions
• Management of travel logistics of the Director and liaison with the travel agency
• Supporting the director with key projects, including conducting background research, literature reviews, obtaining approvals and permits and preparing research material
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
• Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
• Coordinate events and speaking engagements
• Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
• Taking accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
• Support preparation of presentations
• Take minutes of meetings
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Mandatory)
• Certificate of Good conduct (Mandatory)
• Must be below 30 years (Mandatory)
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills (Mandatory)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Mandatory)
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams (Mandatory)
• High level organizational and time management skills to organize own work, to establish priorities, urgency and meet deadlines (Mandatory)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask (Mandatory)
• Interest in Bioethics, training and capacity building (Mandatory)
• A high level of integrity (Mandatory)
• Excellent communication skills (Mandatory)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct participants’ assessments, monitor vital signs, and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Educate participants on cervical cancer screening and prevention.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of research studies related to secondary cervical cancer prevention.
• Informed Consent administration.
• Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
• Capture and manage adverse events.
• Administer Case Report Forms and perform quality checks and query resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and confidential participants’ records in compliance with site policies and regulations.
• Community engagement and collaboration with other partners to identify potentially eligible study participants
• Perform pelvic examination and collection of Cervicovaginal swabs.
• Maintain study logs, supplies inventory and management of site petty cash.
• Develop and review of clinic related related SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. (Mandatory)
• Valid nursing license to practice in Kenya. (Mandatory)
• Training in ICH GCP and HSP will be an added advantage. (Added Advantage)
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in Cervical Cancer Prevention Services. (Mandatory)
• Experience working in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable. (Mandatory)
• Familiarity with cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation procedures. (Mandatory)
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. (Mandatory)
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills. (Mandatory)
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of REDCap. (Mandatory)
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research. (Mandatory)
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. (Mandatory)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. (Mandatory)
• Commitment to advancing participant care and cervical cancer prevention services. (Mandatory)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines. (Mandatory)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct participants’ assessments, monitor vital signs, and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Educate participants on cervical cancer screening and prevention.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of research studies related to secondary cervical cancer prevention.
• Informed Consent administration.
• Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
• Capture and manage adverse events.
• Administer Case Report Forms and perform quality checks and query resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and confidential participants’ records in compliance with site policies and regulations.
• Community engagement and collaboration with other partners to identify potentially eligible study participants
• Perform pelvic examination and collection of Cervicovaginal swabs.
• Maintain study logs, supplies inventory and management of site petty cash.
• Develop and review of clinic related related SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Valid nursing license to practice in Kenya.    Mandatory
• Training in ICH GCP and HSP will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in Cervical Cancer Prevention Services    Mandatory
• Experience working in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation procedures.    Mandatory
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.    Mandatory
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of REDCap.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research.    Mandatory
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.    Mandatory
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.    Mandatory
• Commitment to advancing participant care and cervical cancer prevention services.    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines    Mandatory