About the Role

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and activities to conduct the study
• Perform screening & consenting and enrollment of participants,
• Perform physical examination, take medical history, prescribe medication and make follow up of enrolled participants
• Make diagnoses and decisions on patient’s management according to study protocols and the recommended national guidelines
• Document applicable study data during all study procedures
• Clinically manage ill participants and conduct clinical procedures including venipuncture, insertion of IV cannulas and collect biological samples when necessary
• Perform screening and assessment of study participant in terms of motor, cognitive, language and social-emotional development using CREDI and BSID tools.
• Respond to and resolve queries about participants’ information documented in the study files
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.     
• Higher National Diploma in pediatrics an added advantage.     
• Registered and with a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya     
• At least 1 year combined post-internship pediatric clinical experience     
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite     
• Fluency in English, Swahili and Luo languages, both written and spoken.     
• Must be willing to reside in/within the study sites     
• Experience working in a research study     
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”     
• Experience in using a laptop and or tablet (handheld computers)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to: Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply