KEMRI
/ University of Washington: The
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University
of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The
KEMRI/UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary,
setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children
living in Kenya.
We are
looking for motivated, committed, and honest staff members to join our team in
one of our upcoming Research Studies (Building the evidence base for care of
acutely ill, undernourished children in limited resource settings– cohort
study)
The
KEMRI / UW study projects seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced
person to fill the following positions which will be based in Migori County
referral hospital:
1. Study Clinical Officers (2)
1. Study Clinical Officers (2)
The
Study Clinical Officer will participate in pediatric research including data
and sample collection.
S/he
will be expected to observe good clinical practice in carrying out duties and
work as a team with other staffs.
S/he
will be reporting to the Study Coordinator or the Medical Coordinator and
should be ready to carry out other duties as delegated by the Study
Coordinator.
Required
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Have
the necessary registration documents
- Computer
Literate
- Three
years experience working in a busy Pediatric clinic or Ward set up
- Three
years experience in Pediatric Phlebotomy
- Good
communication skills
- Ready
to work under pressure
- Be
a team player
2. Study
Community Nurse (1)
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
The
responsibilities of the Study Nurse will include, but not limited to the
following:
- Develop
an in-depth understanding of study design and goal, and ensure that the
study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory
requirements.
- Maintains
data collection and data quality systems in support of research protocol;
- Support
the clinical officers in clinical data collection.
- Offering
HIV testing and counseling to caregivers and children
- Participate
in following patients and home tracings.
- Participate
in weekly research team meetings.
- Respond
to questions about the study posed by participants.
- Work
in clinic as needed to collect specimens and ensure their delivery to
designated facilities or persons
- Conduct
weekly inventory of relevant supplies to ensure that they are organized
and in sufficient quantities for the study site
- Perform
other duties that may be given by the Study/Site Coordinator
Required
Qualifications:
- Minimum
Diploma in Nursing (KRCN/KRN); registration with the Nursing Council of
Kenya with a Certificate in Counseling
- Previous
experience with clinical research
- Three
years of experience working in a busy clinic set up
Desirable
Qualities
- Excellent
interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Strong
organizational skills and financial accountability.
- Experience
in participants follow-up/tracing
- Experience
working with children
- Experience
in HIV Counseling
- Commitment
to integrity and high quality performance.
- Strong
professional references from previous supervisors.
- Above
average computer applications experience and proficiency.
- Currently
reside in or be willing to relocate to the above named County
- Exceptional
eye for detail
- Pediatric
phlebotomy experience with blood culture draw
- IMCI
training
3. Study
Laboratory Technologist (1)
The
Study Lab Technologist will participate in pediatric research including data
and sample collection and provide technical support to research teams in the
set up of Laboratory experiments, analysis of sample / data and recording of
applied processes and procedures in order to meet clinical research
objectives.
The
Laboratory Technologist will also support the clinical research team enter
clinical data in the database.
S/he
will be reporting to the Site Coordinator or the Medical Coordinator and should
be ready to carry out other duties as delegated by the Site Coordinator.
Required
Qualifications:
- Diploma
in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Registered
with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board
- Knowledge
and understanding of GCLPs and regulatory/accreditation agency
requirements
- Knowledge
of laboratory Health and Safety practices
- Computer
Literacy
- Two
years experience in laboratory work
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ready
to work under pressure
- Team
working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
4. Study
Counselor / Field Worker (1)
The
Study Counselor will be responsible for guiding participants through the
consent process and study procedures, offering HIV testing and counseling to
caregivers and children, ensuring participants return to follow-up visits, and
following up with participants who do not return.
The
counselor will also assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities
including data entry, data query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting,
etc.
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Certificate
in counseling or similar profession
- Three
years of working experience as a counselor
- Strong
interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
- Must
be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence,
accountability, and integrity
- Ability
to foster trust and open-communication with study participants
- Speaking
and understanding Luo or Kuria and Swahili language
- Basic
computer skills
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Motorcycle
riding license
- Experience
in participants follow-up/tracing
- Experience
working with children
- Experience
in HIV Counseling
- Have
worked in a Research set up
Terms
of Employment: Contract
for one year, as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The successful candidate shall
undergo a three (3) months probationary period for the first three months upon
initiation of employment.
If you meet the above requirements, please fill one of the following forms depending on the position applied
If you meet the above requirements, please fill one of the following forms depending on the position applied
1.
Study Clinical Officer - CLICK
HERE
2. Study Laboratory Technologist - CLICK HERE
3. Study Community Nurse - CLICK HERE
4. Study Counselor / Field Worker - CLICK HERE
and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 14th September, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
2. Study Laboratory Technologist - CLICK HERE
3. Study Community Nurse - CLICK HERE
4. Study Counselor / Field Worker - CLICK HERE
and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 14th September, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
Study
Administrative Assistant
(1
Position)
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The responsibilities of the Study Admin Assistant will include, but not limited to the following:
- Prepare
monthly financial payroll reports and confirms with KEMRI salaries
department.
- Drafts
employee’s staff contracts and present to Administrator for renewal on
annual basis.
- Supervises
office cleaner and ensure that the office is kept in an orderly manner.
- Manages
a KEMRI/UW staff Google calendar for sick offs and annual leave days.
- Draft
personnel letters to KEMRI main and follow up on their progress at
different departments.
- Manages
office pettycash account and ensure that the impress float is maintained.
- Enter
transactions into the QuickBooks and generate monthly Projects expenditure
report.
- Draft
LPOs for supplies requisition
- Prepare
and send supplies to the field sites as per the weekly inventory request.
- Maintains
staff personal files and ensure their confidentiality is upheld.
- Manages
the emails and KEMRI/UW google calendar.
- Arranges
necessary travel reservations, airport pickups and itineraries.
- Performs
other tasks involved in conducting the study as assigned.
Required
Qualifications:
- Minimum
Diploma in Business Administration or related courses
- Previous
experience in Administration
- One
years of experience working in a busy office set up
Desirable
Qualities
- Excellent
interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Strong
organizational skills and financial accountability.
- Commitment
to integrity and high quality performance.
- Strong
professional references from previous supervisors.
- Above
average computer applications experience and proficiency.
- Exceptional
eye for detail
Terms
of Employment:
Contract
for one year, as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.
The successful
candidate shall undergo a three (3) months probationary period for the first
three months upon initiation of employment.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to fill the online application form and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 14th September, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet the above requirements, please CLICK HERE to fill the online application form and then send an application with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by 14th September, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.