KEMRI Assistant Research Officers Jobs in Kenya

Program description: The Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill a

vacancy in the following position: 2 medical officers for the VPM1002 TB vaccine project.

POSITION: Assistant Research Officers (Medical Officers) MR 10 (2 Positions)
Location: Nairobi/Siaya
Reports to: Study Coordinator.

Incumbent will have oversight of the clinical and nursing teams in the execution of the medical requirements of the protocol. He/She will carry out medical evaluations of
participants, oversee study investigational product administration, report safety events and provide medical care to participants

Responsibilities:

Review participants and provide medical care

Develop thorough knowledge of the protocol, study designs and objectives for implementation

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

Essential Qualifications;

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized
university, and registered with the KMPDB.
Experience: One year experience working in a busy out and inpatient set up;
Research experience is an added advantage

Desirable Qualities:

Able to work long hours with a large team

Medical knowledge of case management of diseases prevalent in local catchment area

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.

Terms of Employment:

A one (1) year renewable contract as

per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: salary and benefits are based on the KEMRI scheme of service

Hard copies of the applications should include the following:

Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address

Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers

Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts

Must have 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 the following address to be received not later than not later
than 22nd May 2018.

The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840-00200
NAIROBI.

Attn: Assistant Director, Human Resources
Or send by email to personnel@kemri.org

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Assistant Research Officers Jobs in Kenya

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