Study Lab Technologist
The KEMRI/UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children living in Kenya. Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions. We are looking for a motivated, committed, and honest staff members to join our team.
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The KEMRI/UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children living in Kenya. Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions. We are looking for a motivated, committed, and honest staff members to join our team.
Study Lab Technologist (2 Positions)
– JOB GROUP MR/7
Job Description:
The Study Lab Technologist will work
as part of a study team. She/he will be responsible for collecting, processing,
and shipping participant samples. The same person will be responsible for
entering collected data from paper forms into a computer based database and
responding to data queries. She/he will be based in Migori or Homa Bay Counties
where patient recruitment will be happening. The Lab Technologist will report
directly to the site supervisor and will be a part of a large clinical-research
team located in Kenya and the United States. She/he is expected to work under
minimal supervision and provide guidance to other study staff under her/him.
Qualification
·
Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Technology
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Certificate in safe phlebotomy and
good clinical laboratory practice
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Be registered by the Kenya Medical
Laboratory Technologist Board
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Three year’s experience in laboratory
setting (clinical research preferred)
·
Computer literate (Word, Excel,
email)
·
Excellent communication and
organizational skills
·
Team player
·
Highly detail oriented
·
Willing and ready to travel within
the Nyanza Province
·
Flexible working schedule, depending
on conditions in the field. Overtime/weekends/public holidays if required
·
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge of Dho/Luo/Kuria an added advantage
Responsibilities
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Ensure standardization of all
laboratory tests performed on specimens that are collected
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Ensure that all laboratory equipment
function and all supplies adequately stocked and ordered in a timely fashion
·
Ensure that the correct protocols and
techniques for processing and storing of samples are used
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Ensure proper storage of specimen
material
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Ensure all specimens are labeled
appropriately and logged in appropriately
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Ensure proper tracking and recording
of all specimens in the laboratory
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Accurately enter data to computerized
database in a timely manner
·
Perform regular checks of data
entered on paper forms to those entered in the database
·
Respond to data queries
·
Present weekly and monthly reports of
laboratory activities
·
Prepare weekly data reports of the
site activities
·
Liaison with staff working in the
clinic
·
Perform other duties that may be
given by the site supervisor
·
Uphold the mission and vision of
KEMRI/UW organization
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
One year renewable contract as per
KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. The
successful candidate shall be based in Nyanza.
REMUNERATION
Compensation is negotiable within a
relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and
demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
Health Insurance Cover is provided for the staff members only.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please
follow the following link to complete the application form:
and send an application letter with
your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and
the full-time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 professional
referees and copies of certificates and testimonials to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com to reach us by Friday 19th October, 2018 at 3.00 pm.
Study Physician
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Position: Study Physician M/R 12 (1
Position)
Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job purpose
Provide leadership and clinical
support to a research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human
Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent
girls and young women.
Responsibilities
·
Promote Good Clinical Practice in the
conduct of clinical studies by adhering to study protocol requirements,
·
Provide leadership, training,
mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and
project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
·
Participate in participant review and
care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
·
Develop study relevant SOPs and
manuals to guide study personnel;
·
Oversee all clinical personnel
performing study specific tasks and procedures
·
Act as liaison between investigators,
participants and staff
·
Safeguard the rights and welfare of
participants, assuring the integrity of data generated and directing the
conduct of the clinical investigation according to regulations, SOPs and
guidance documents;
·
Ensure that clinic procedures
relating to the safe-keeping and confidentiality of source documents and the
tracking of sample use permissions are followed and maintained;
·
Assess study subjects and participate
in medical decisions;
·
Any other duties assigned by
supervisor;
Qualifications
·
At least a degree in medicine and
surgery (MBCHB)
·
Masters of Public Health or
equivalent from a recognized university.
·
Licensure
·
Must have valid retention certificate
from KMPDB
·
Must have successfully completed one
(1) year of internship
·
Must have at least 3 years’
experience as a study physician and preferably in a clinical research
environment
·
Only those with demonstrated
competence in female reproductive health service delivery particularly in
cervical cancer screening need apply.
Competencies
·
Good IT skills
·
Team player
·
Excellent communication skills
·
Highly organized
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Study Driver
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Location: Thika
Reports to: Administrator.
Job purpose
To drive organization vehicles and to
perform a wide variety of office support and administrative duties in support
of the administration department.
Responsibilities
·
To drive site vehicles carefully at
all times and ensure safety of the passengers, other road users, and the
assigned vehicle;
·
To transport participants, staff,
visitors and deliveries when required
·
Shipment of study samples to
respective laboratories
·
To ensure high level of
professionalism while handling clients
·
To ensure cleanliness of site
vehicles at all times
·
To perform thorough vehicle
inspection before use
·
Perform minor maintenance of vehicles
and reporting all defects
·
Recording time and mileage logs at
all times
·
To indicate the vehicle fuel and
service costs
·
To ensure all vehicle reports are
done and submitted as per scheduled date;
·
Checking all statutory requirements
of all vehicles
·
Adherence to vehicle maintenance
schedules
·
Proper and prompt reporting of any
accident or damage involving site vehicles
·
To assist in other duties in the
office as assigned by the immediate supervisor when not undertaking driving
duties
Qualifications
·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
·
Valid and clean driving License
classes –A,B,C, and E
·
Basic mechanical or equivalent
certification will be an added advantage.
·
A minimum of two (2) years in a busy
institution
Competencies
·
Good communication skills
·
Respectful
·
Flexibility
·
Good organizational skills
·
Honesty and reliability
·
Basic Computer Skills
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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Study Counselors
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Position: Study Counselors M/R 7(1
position)
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Study Coordinator.
Job Purpose
To provide psychological care in a
research clinic team involved in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma
Virus (HPV) and other reproductive health services to adolescent girls and
young women.
Key Responsibilities
·
Provision of counseling to study
participants and patients
·
Assist in Screening of eligible
participants.
·
Developing and implementing training
related to counseling
·
Training and supervision of study
counselors
·
Development of training curriculum
·
Overseeing the management of support
groups
·
Back up support for study counselors
·
Any other duties assigned by the
supervisor
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Clinical or Counseling
Psychology or related discipline
·
Experience working with adolescents
and young women is an added advantage
·
Three years’ experience.
·
Good people skills
·
Good communication skills
·
Good listener
·
Good IT skills
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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
19th October, 2018
Clinic Assistant/ Receptionists
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Clinic Assistant/ Receptionists M/R 6
Location: Nairobi (1 position) and Thika
(1 position)
Reports to: Study Coordinator.
Job Purpose
To ensure that the front office is
functioning in an effective and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
·
Maintains cleanliness and order of
the front office
·
Answers telephone and receives
visitors and participants
·
Sorts and distributes incoming mail
and deliveries
·
Delivers items to other departments.
·
Schedules and reschedules
participants
·
Maintains visitors book and clinic
diary
·
Maintains routine clerical records,
logs and data and compiles routine reports
·
Maintains order and security at the
front office by noting incoming and outgoing traffic.
·
Any other duties assigned by
supervisor
Qualifications
·
Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
·
Certificate in front office
management.
·
Good customer service skills
·
Knowledge of office telephone
etiquette
·
Team player
·
Highly organized
·
Working knowledge of IT skills
·
Three years’ experience in front
office management
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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
19th October, 2018
Project Accountant/ Administrator
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Project Accountant/Administrator M/R
9 (1 position)
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Fiscal and Administration
Manager.
Job purpose:
The selected candidate will be in
charge of project accounting and administrative duties at clinical trials site
in Nairobi.
Responsibilities
·
Prepare and submit timely and
accurate financial monthly reports on usage of project funds to multiple donors
and sponsors for various studies.
·
Provide support for procurement
process in a manner that’s transparent, fair and in accordance with policy.
·
Provide logistic and operations
support to the study activities.
·
Effectively manage all service
providers and suppliers
·
Ensure all project equipment are well
maintained and operating optimally and maintain fixed assets register.
·
Ensure that project cash flows
(income and expenditures) are managed in a timely and accurate manner.
·
Monitor budgets utilization and
communicate variances on a regular basis to the management and sponsors.
·
Engage with different host
institutions on timely submission of accounting reports.
·
Provide administrative, operations
and logistics duties for the project as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications
·
Bachelors degree in Commerce
(Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration
·
(Accounting option) or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution
·
Part II Certified Public Accountants
(CPA) Examination or its recognized equivalent
·
Work experience in a research or
related projects for at least 2 years.
·
Advanced excel knowledge and
experience are required
·
Exposure to QuickBooks accounting
package will be an added advantage
·
Excellent computer skills
·
Excellent administrative skills
·
Excellent report writing skills
·
strong personal communication
·
Mature and self-motivated
·
High Integrity and confidentiality
·
Experience of accounting and/or
bookkeeping
·
Excellent communications skills
·
Good planning and organizing skills
·
Ability to work independently
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Physician/ Study Coordinator
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Physician/Study Coordinator M/R 12 (1
position)
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: Principal Investigator.
Job Purpose
The position holder will be expected
to provide leadership and clinical support to a research clinic team involved
in providing a vaccine against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and other
reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women. In addition,
they will provide oversight and leadership for the daily conduct of clinical
studies as a designee of the Principal Investigator.
Roles
·
Provide leadership, training,
mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and
project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
·
Promote good clinical practice in the
conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the
project lifecycle
·
Ensure preparedness of staff and site
for study implementation
·
Participate in participant review and
care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
·
Oversee all clinic and other study
personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
·
Oversee regulatory submissions and
approvals to local and international institutional
·
review boards or ethical review
committees
·
Maintain all study records including
but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and
other materials as required.
·
Coordinates and facilitates
monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials
audits, responses to any findings and implements approved recommendations.
·
Act as liaison between investigators,
participants and staff
·
May perform other job related duties
as requested or required
Qualifications
·
At least a degree in medicine and
surgery (MBCHB)
·
Masters of Public Health or
equivalent from a recognized university.
·
Experience in a clinical research
setting is preferred
·
Demonstrated competence in female
reproductive health service delivery- particularly in cervical cancer
screening.
·
Knowledge of clinical trial ethics
and Good Clinical Trial Practice will be added advantage Licensure
·
Must have valid retention certificate
from KMPDB
·
Excellent interpersonal skills to
deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants,
administrators, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
·
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office
Suite.
·
Excellent organizational skills to
independently manage work flow.
·
Ability to prioritize quickly and
appropriately
·
Ability to multi-task.
·
Meticulous attention to detail
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Pharmaceutical Technologist
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Pharmaceutical Technologist M/R 7
Location: Nairobi (1 position) and
Thika (1 position)
Reports to: Pharmacy Lead
Job Purpose
To dispense drugs to study participants
and manage the Pharmacy
Responsibilities
·
Dispense drugs to study participants
·
Counsel clients on drugs
administration and compliance
·
Order corresponding supplies such as
drugs, clinical items and other pharmaceutical items from approved vendor(s)
and sponsor organization(s).
·
Maintain drug logs and manage
inventory to assure adequate and accurate inventory levels are maintained
·
Prepare pharmacy budget as per the
needs of the study protocols
·
Support and promote the safe and
ethical use of investigational drugs
·
Develop standard operating procedures
for pharmacy management as per study protocols.
·
Issue clinical items to clinicians
and counselors
·
Perform other functions as requested
by the supervisor
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical
Technology from PPB accredited institution
·
Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy
& Poisons Board and in a professional association
·
At least three years’ experience
·
Experience working in clinical
research setting is an added advantage
·
Experience and knowledge in vaccines
and HIV care is vital
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Nurse Counselor
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Nurse Counselors M/R 7
Location: Nairobi (1 position) and
Thika (4 positions)
Reports to: Study Coordinator.
Job purpose
To deliver quality nursing and
counseling services to patients and research study participants involved in a
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine clinical trial.
Responsibilities
·
Obtains consent from participants for
various studies
·
Obtains medical history and performs
pelvic examination
·
Offers individual, group and family
counseling to participants and patients
·
Completes interviewer administered
questionnaires
·
Phlebotomy, specimen processing
·
Does HIV counseling, testing and lab
results interpretation
·
Responds to participant’s calls.
·
Community sensitization in order for
recruitment purposes of study participants
·
Performs other duties assigned by
supervisor
·
Retention activities-follow up of
participants in need of close monitoring and review together with visit
reminders via phone calls
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Nursing or related field
·
Experience in female reproductive
health service delivery particularly cervical cancer screening is an added
advantage
·
Licensure
·
Registered with the Nursing Council
of Kenya
·
Team player
·
Excellent Communication and people
skills
·
Highly organized
·
Ability to work without supervision
·
Two (2) years’ experience working in
a comprehensive Care Centre or an equivalent HIV care setting
·
Prior GCP and Human subjects training
is desirable
·
Experience working in clinical
research setting is an added advantage
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Laboratory Technologist
A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research
Project based in Thika is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking
for motivated individuals to fill in the following positions:
Laboratory Technologist M/R 8
Location: Nairobi (1 position) and
Thika (1 position)
Reports to: Laboratory manager.
Purpose
To assist the Laboratory Manager in
the operations and coordination of laboratory activities
Responsibilities
·
Performs a variety of technical
laboratory procedures according to Standard Operations
·
Procedures and Study Protocols
·
Performs laboratory quality
assurance/ quality control practices
·
Participates in Quality Control and
Quality Improvement for area of specialty and Lab indicators
·
Ensures that quality control data are
within acceptable ranges before reporting patient results
·
Identifies out of range control
values, takes corrective action, and notifies others of changes
·
Conducts internal quality audit
regularly and initiates corrective and prevention actions
·
Responsible for accurately completing
records and reports and other statistical information for master files or
databases. Follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping,
samples, and identification, requisition, reporting and charting procedures
·
Maintains high level of competence in
GCLP, laboratory safety and standard operation procedures
·
Maintains a neat, clean and organized
work area
·
Keeps an adequate supply of working
materials on hand
·
Maintains confidence by keeping
laboratory information confidential
·
Maintains laboratory equipment as
outlined in the various operation SOPs and equipment manuals
·
Develops laboratory standard
operating procedures and manuals
·
Any other duties assigned by
supervisor
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Sciences
·
MUST be registered by the Kenya
Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board
·
At least three (3) years’ experience
in a busy clinical research laboratory
·
Experience in carrying out laboratory
testing for research studies and/or clinical trials Trained and certified on
Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
·
Experience in laboratory audit
processes
·
Must be reliable, self-motivated and
self-driven
·
Must have an aptitude for technical
problem solving
·
Good communication and management
skills
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Chief Laboratory Technologist
MR 13
Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Location: Thika
Reports to: Principal Investigator
KEMRI –CCR PHRD (Thika) clinical
trials Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the
following position:
following position:
Job Purpose:
The Chief Laboratory Technologist
will be responsible for the management of operations and coordination of
laboratory activities.
Responsibilities
·
Responsible for assisting the
laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Research Centre Laboratory.
·
Responsible for assisting the
Director in the design and implementation of the Quality management program.
·
Ensuring that the laboratory produces
quality clinical results by directly participating in testing a supervising.
·
Responsible for supervising all the
laboratory functions including but not limited to clinical laboratory SOP
development and maintenance, proficiency testing, phlebotomy (policy and
procedure).
·
Serve as the primary point of contact
for all clinical laboratory related issues, results, interpretation and
logistics.
·
Responsible for developing and
facilitating a good management structure within the laboratory.
·
Conducting protocol for specific
laboratory tests & procedures
·
Writing and implementing an
analytical laboratory plan for newly implemented research and/or clinical
studies
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Management of overall in charge of
shipments- by obtaining permission from ERC & MOH and Liaises with couriers
and Seattle for shipment of samples.
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Liaising with Clinic on matters
related to the study and promoting Lab – Clinic interface.
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Responsible for the coordination of
all regulatory and compliance activities and training requirements for the
laboratory.
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Oversee annual review of lab SOPs
& initiate updates as needed; collect signatures and maintain inventory of
archived documents.
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Managing the QA program including EQA
and IQC.
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Responsible for the overall
maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
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Maintaining laboratory records, data
management and good documentation practices.
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Preparing duty Rota and ensures all
sections are adequately covered.
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Conducting lab staff performance and
appraisals, orientation and training new employees on Human subject, GCP.
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Supervising laboratory technologists
in the collection, processing and storage of samples.
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Ensures adherence to study protocols
and proper handling of bio-hazardous materials.
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Coordinating collaborations with
other laboratories
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Serves as liaison to internal and
external investigators and collaborators.
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Ensures on-going integrity of
laboratory samples by overseeing all handling and repository projects while
assuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols and to timelines.
·
Responsible for assisting the
laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Trials Research
Laboratory.
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Advising the laboratory director on
technical issues within the laboratory.
Requirements
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Possess Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline.
·
A Masters’ Degree in a Science
related field.
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At least seven (7) years’ experience
in a busy clinical research laboratory.
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At least five (5) years’ experience
in management position
Job Knowledge and Skills:
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Experience in carrying out laboratory
testing for research and/or clinical trials.
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Experience in usage of Laboratory
information Management systems (LIMS)
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Must possess a scientific imagination
commensurate with the independent execution of research projects
·
Trained on Good Clinical Laboratory
Practice (GCLP)
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Experience in laboratory audit
processes
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Must have an aptitude for technical
problem solving
·
Ability to effectively supervise
laboratory staff, interns and students on attachment in the laboratory.
·
Good communication and management
skills
·
Knowledge of basic word processing
and basic statistical skills of analyzing laboratory data and evaluation of
quality control laboratory data
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Project Data Officers
A KEMRI – CCR PHRD Clinical Trials
Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the
following position:
Project Data Officers
M/R 9
Location: Nairobi (1 Position) and Thika (1 Position)
Reports to: Data Manager
Job purpose: The Project Data Officer will be responsible for
data management including data collection, mining, filling, archiving, QA/QC,
database updates, reports generation, etc.
Responsibilities
·
Data collection, compilation,
cleaning, investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases.
·
Designing, improving and updating
live data bases for long term data storage and back-ups.
·
Assisting in data analysis.
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Preparing daily and weekly reports.
·
Scanning and filling of records,
archive systems in accordance to department procedures.
·
Monitor security of all technology.
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Any other duty assigned by
supervisor.
Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and
computer Science or a related field from a recognized university.
·
At least one year experience in data
entry/data management
·
Skills in database development.
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.
·
Must include a copy of certificate of
good conduct.
·
Must have KRA certificate of Tax
compliance.
·
Must have clearance certificate from
HELB.
·
Must have credit reference Bureau certificate.
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
19th October, 2018.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER COMMITTED 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.
Study Clinical Officer
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration
aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving
the lives of women and children living in Kenya.
Specifically our research strives to
understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing
interventions. We are looking for motivated, committed, and honest staff
members to join our team.
Job Group MR/7
Location: Homabay or Kisii Counties
Job Description: The Study Clinical Officer will
be responsible for screening, examining, and enrolling participants in the
study and conducting follow-up appointments with participants and caregivers.
The Study Clinical Officer will perform physical exams, collect health history,
and ascertain other relevant information from caregivers using standardized
case report forms.
This staff member is also responsible
for management of any side effects of the study intervention and for collecting
and tracking adverse event and protocol violations that may occur over the
study period.
Finally the Study Clinical Officer is
responsible for submitting weekly reports to the study coordinator summarizing
indicators of study progress and communicating challenges and successes to the
study coordinator.
The Study Clinical Officer will also
assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data
query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting, on this and other related
studies.
Qualifications:
·
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
·
Holds a current practicing license
·
Three years of working experience as
a clinical officer
·
Demonstrated competency in standard
specimen processing
·
Computer literate
·
Strong interpersonal, communication,
and listening skills
·
Must be able to work in a
professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
·
Basic computer skills
·
Detail-oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
·
Demonstrated track record working in
busy clinic
·
Experience working with paediatrics
·
Research experience
Terms of Employment
Employment is on 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
·
Must include a copy of Certificate of
good conduct
·
Must have KRA Certificate of Tax
compliance
·
Must have Clearance Certificate from
HELB
·
Must have credit reference Bureau
Certificate
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 19th October, 2018
Clinical Officer
KEMRI – CCR PHRD clinical trials
Project is currently looking for a motivated individual to fill in the
following positions:
To be based in Thika
Job purpose
To provide support to the clinic team
and ensure research participants are managed as per the study protocol and
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Responsibilities
·
Clinic based
·
Clinical care services for couples,
HIV-infected persons and adolescent girls and young women
·
Clinical research
Qualifications
·
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
·
Been registered by the Clinical
officers Council
·
At least 3 years’ experience in in
clinical management of HIV, TB and related diseases
Skills and competence
·
Excellent grasp of clinical issues
related to prevention, care and treatment of HIV, TB and other related
conditions
·
Experience in conducting
gynecological examinations
·
Excellent understanding of public
health approach to scaling up the use of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment
and prevention
·
Excellent communication and writing
·
Prior clinical research experience
The eligible candidates will be based
in Nairobi and Thika with frequent travel to sites within the Central region.
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
a) All applicants must meet each
selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
b) Must include a current CV with
names of at least 2 referees.
c) 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 19th October, 2018.