Study Clinician Job KEMRI(1 Position)

Clinical Officer Job,  Medical Jobs 2020,

A KEMRI–CCR Clinical Trials Research Project is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for a motivated individual to fill in the following position:

Position: Study Clinician/Clinical Officer KMR 7 (1 position)

Location: Thika

Reports to:      Study Coordinator Job purpose

Provide clinical reproductive health services to research participants and implement research protocol in an upcoming clinical trial on contraceptives.

Responsibilities

• Provide contraceptive, clinical and other reproductive health services to research participants
• Train and understand the research protocol
• Provide support to other clinicians in the provision of contraceptive, specifically IUD and Implants and reproductive health services
• Participate in the setup and implementation of clinical studies in line with study protocols and other guidance
• Complete research documentation as guided by good clinical and data practices
• Participate in the recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow up of study participants as or if required
• Participate in general research and study specific seminars, awareness drives and educational activities.
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine, with a higher national diploma in reproductive service delivery
• Knowledge and skills in reproductive health and contraceptive services is required
• Be registered by the Clinical Officers Council

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with direct involvement in patient care especially in reproductive service delivery

• HIV Counseling and Testing skills is an added advantage but not required

Terms of employment

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

How to Apply

• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements
• Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 23rd December, 2020.

 KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.