VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy No. CVDC/011/03/23
Project description
BOHEMIA (Broad One-Health Endectocide-based
Malaria Intervention in Africa) is a UNITAID funded project affiliated to the
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) conducting a cluster randomized
controlled trial (cRCT) to evaluate ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA)
to humans and cattle for malaria prevention trial in Kwale county. The
project’s local implementing partner is KEMRI, through Kwale and Kilifi KEMRI
Centers.
The project is seeking to appoint Clinical
Officers to support the team in implementing a robust, multi-faceted cluster
randomised controlled trial based in Kwale country.
POSITION: Clinical Officer (2 positions)
LOCATION: Kwale,
Job Grade: KMR 7
REPORTING TO: Clinical trial coordinator, study monitors and principal
investigators.
Position summary
The candidate will be expected to assist the
study medical officer (MO) with the safety monitoring of the BOHEMIA clinical
trial. The CO will be part of a team of two COs and one MO and they will be
responsible for implementing trial safety monitoring, follow-up, documenting,
reporting and evaluation of adverse events.
Job Specification
- Follow guidance given by the MO
of the BOHEMIA clinical trial;
- Be familiar with the study
protocol, procedures, informed consent forms, participant diaries, study
medication and dosage, and timeline;
- Obtain all necessary training and
participate in study specific trainings;
- Provide training support to field
officers or others as required;
- Assist with the establishment of
a reporting system between the field staff, the site clinical team and the
Sponsor for SAEs and pregnancies;
- Carry out an investigation for
every SAE registered and fill out follow up reports;
- Adhere to strict reporting
guidelines;
- Assist the clinical trial team
during the monitoring visits;
- Address the monitoring team
findings of the clinical trial;
- Undertake any other clinical
related duties as required by study principal investigator.
Person specification
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine;
- Be registered with relevant
authorities and in possession of a valid practicing license;
- Strong interpersonal and
communication skills (oral and written;
- Training in Good Clinical
Practices and Paediatric Life Support are added advantages.
- Experience in medical research
and clinical trials is desirable;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel;
- Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to motivate a team and
inspire others;
- Solid organizational skills,
including attention to detail and multitasking skills;
- Excellent time management,
prioritization and organizational skills;
- Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills, ability to handle troublesome situations and
anticipate issues with a decisive attitude;
- Outstanding communication skills
with ability to adapt to different types of audiences maintaining cultural
sensitivity and professionalism;
- Willingness to live in Kwale and
proficiency in Mijikenda languages;
- Experience working in Kwale will
be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment
Eight (8) months renewable contract as per
KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is
payable within the stated job grade.
How to Apply
Applications MUST include the following:
- Letter of Application (INDICATE
VACANCY NUMBER)
- Current Curriculum Vitae with
telephone number and e-mail address
- Contacts of three referees
including telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses
- Copies of Certificates.
- Contact telephone number.
All the applications to be done through KEMRI
Website www.kemri.go.ke/e-recruitmentportal– on or
before March 24, 2023, latest 5.00 p.m. Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for
more details on the advertisement.
CLICK HERE TO
APPLY
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS
SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF
OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT
AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted
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