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  • Posted: Jun 26, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 30, 2017
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Research Medical Officer

    Reference Number: 06062017-RMO
    Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology
    Grade: 7.11
    Location: Kilifi
     
    JOB PURPOSE: To undertake research/ clinical trials. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and Programme policies in the provision of medical care and execution of research studies.

    REPORTS TO:

    Head of Clinical Trials Facility and Study PI

    DIRECT REPORTS:  

    Clinical Officers, Nurses & Fieldworkers

    BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

    Study budget

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Involved in study design, study documents and database creation,
    • Regulatory communication with the various partners
    • Community sensitization 
    • Responsible for day to day running of study activities that involves planning and allocating study staff duties,
    • Lead and guide medical and research teams as required in the provisional of medical care and to ensure compliance with all laid down medical care and research study guideline, maintain study documentation and adhere to study conduct.
    • Participate in and attend research meetings, other meetings and clinical skills training and updates as required.
    • Prepare and submit patient reports and generate relevant research study reports/ documentation.
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A medical degree i.e.  MB CHB, MBBS etc.
    • At least two years post qualification experience in medical practice
    • Current registration Kenya MP and DB
    • Interest in clinical medicine, medical research and competency in basic clinical procedures e.g. performing lumbar punctures’ and venepunctures
    • Basic knowledge in research methodology and computer literate with the ability to perform data analysis, generate reports and use statistical packages e.g. STATA
    • Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Excellent diagnostic, analytical and investigative skills
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Ability to work independently, in a team and in a multi-cultural environment
    • Confidential, attentive to detail, proactive, punctual and possess high integrity

    Method of Application

    To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

    All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

    Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews. 

    The application closing date is 30 June, 2017. 

     KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.  KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

    Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on careers.kemri-wellcome.org to apply

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