Research Medical Specialist II - HSU
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day to day running of the study in
consultation with the principal investigator and other team members to
ensure that overall execution of studies in line with approved protocol
- Work with the Principal Investigator and other
relevant staff members to prepare and execute research plans in liaison
with other partners in the project
- Track quality of the surveillance to ensure high
quality data
- Identify data queries and coordinate their
resolution
- Coordinating field and data management teams
- Conduct trainings for study teams as required
- Develop research interests and publish manuscripts
linked to the study project.
- Prepare progress reports for submission to funders
and sponsors
- Liaise with MoH, county hospitals and other
stakeholders to ensure smooth conduct of the study.
- Represent the principal investigator at external
meetings and present study outputs at scientific meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery ((MBChB,
MBBS or equivalent) degree or its equivalent.
- and Master of Medicine (M.MED.) degree in any
specified field (e.g. Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology etc. or its
equivalent from any recognized university or institution.
- Current registration Kenya Medical Practitioners and
Dentists’ Board
- Experience working in a biomedical research
environment.
- Competence in use of R, STATA or other software
applications to undertake statistical analyses is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
and Human subject Protection.
- Experience in writing reports or publication of
master’s dissertation is an added advantage.
Competences
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent scientific writing skills and presentation
skills (use of PowerPoint or other media)
- Ability to work with limited supervision and meet
deadlines
- Excellent diagnostic, analytical and investigative
skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently, in a team, and in a
multi-cultural environment
- Confidentiality, attention to detail, punctuality,
and high integrity
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
- Based at the Nairobi office of KEMRI/ Welcome Trust
Research Programme, Kenya
- Travels as required to study sites and other study
related meetings.
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used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to
produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed
curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct)
during the interviews.
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