The
international humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F)
and the research institute Epicentre, is seeking for its GENEXPERT Study in
Homa Bay District Hospital an:
Experienced Clinical Officer
MSF
and Epicentre will carry out an operational research in order to evaluate the
impact of the introduction of a rapid TB culture method to diagnose pulmonary
TB in smear negative suspects in Homa Bay.
Responsibilities:
- Perform
consultations for TB suspects and follow-up TB and HIV/TB patients
including patients on ART at the Chest Clinic of Homa Bay District
Hospital.
- Collect any
necessary information for the research and carefully fill daily the patient
report forms, registers and other data collection research tools.
- Manage a cash
box in order to reimburse some fees for patients.
Requirements:
- Registration
with the Clinical Officer’s council.
- At least 2 years
experience as a clinical officer with HIV and TB patients (besides
internships)
- Interest on
operational research and experience will be considered.
- Dynamic,
rigorous and able to work in a team.
- Luo speaker is a
plus.
Applicants
should send a CV, a motivation letter, copies of diplomas and of the registration
to the clinical officers’ council, ID card and 3 professional references.
Mention
on the envelope. “CO Epicentre”
Applications
can be delivered or sent to the MSF Office in Nairobi addressed to the;
Finance
& HR Coordinator
MSF France Office
P.O Box 39719-00623
Nairobi
MSF France Office
P.O Box 39719-00623
Nairobi
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline
for application: 17th
May 2013