Clinical Officers at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) - 2 Positions

This program is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is within this remit that the program has a vacancy in Vaccine Impact Diarrhea Assessment in Africa (VIDA) under DGPH

CLINICAL OFFICER– MR7/1

Location: Siaya County

Reports to: Study Coordinator /Clinical supervisors

The study Clinical officer will enroll study participants and complete study Case Report Forms and be the team lead in the facility for VIDA related activities.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine, registered with the Clinical Officers Council (COC) and must possess a valid practicing license.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (preferably from CITI) and IMCI will be added advantage.
• At least 1 year experience working in research set up or program.

Duties

• With guidance from the study coordinator/ clinical supervisor in VIDA Study.
• The clinical officer will enroll VIDA study participants.
• Act as team leader at facility level and offer technical support to other non-medical staff in the clinic protocol and Referrals as needed.
• Reports and present reports relevant to the study management es across departments within the Sentinel
• Health Facilities sample collection and processing and attend study meetings duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Terms of Employment: One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first three 3 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within the relevant grade, based on educational, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.