Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research (CRDR)
Vacancy No: CRDRJSCDII.
Program description: The Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research (CRDR) is one
of the twelve (12) Research and Training Centres of Kenya Medical Research
Institute.
CRDR has an opportunity that is challenging,
diverse and rewarding for a Study Medical Officer in the following disease
area-Sickle Cell Disease.
Position: Medical Officer - MR 10
Job Group N
Location: Siaya District Hospital.
Reports to: Study Coordinator.
Essential Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and
Surgery from a recognized university.
Experience: One year experience working in a busy out and inpatient set
up
Desirable Qualities:
- Ability to work long hours with a large team
- Knowledge of inherited blood disorders
- Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team
members and balance conflicting demands.
- Ability to lead and work within a team environment and
in a diverse cultural environment.
Position Summary:
Incumbent will have oversight of the
clinical and nursing teams in the execution of the medical requirements of the
protocol.
S/He will carry out medical
evaluations of participants, oversee study investigational product
administration, report safety events and provide medical care to participants
Responsibilities:
- Develop thorough knowledge of the protocol, study
designs and objectives for implementation
- Review participants and provide medical care
- Manage, document and report adverse events
- Respond to field monitor queries as well as Data
management team queries
- Create Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical
Management of participants
- Report problems encountered in the field to Principal
Investigator/Study Coordinator
- Supervise Clinical and nursing personnel
- Perform other duties as assigned by Study Coordinator
Terms of Employment: A three (3) year contract and a Probation period of 6
months.
Remuneration: The salary will be based on the KEMRI scales equivalent to
this position, but entry point will depend on education level, relevant
experience and demonstrated competency.
Application letters, updated CVs
with telephone and email contacts, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials, three referees and their current contacts should be submitted to
the undersigned not later than l5th May, 2013:
The Administrator,
Centre for Respiratory Disease Research Program,
P.O. Box 47855-00100
Centre for Respiratory Disease Research Program,
P.O. Box 47855-00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.