Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI Clinical Officer - Thika Jobs
Job Summary
Support implementation of clinical research activities through participant screening, enrolment, follow-up, clinical care and research data collection.
Provide clinical management services for cervical cancer prevention programmes and women living with HIV while ensuring compliance with research protocols and clinical standards.
Contribute to research documentation, participant care, capacity building and dissemination of scientific findings.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Management
Provide clinical management services for cervical cancer prevention and care programmes.
Deliver clinical services to women living with HIV in accordance with established treatment guidelines.
Support participant assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up activities.
Ensure delivery of quality patient-centered clinical care within research settings.
Research Participant Management
Participate in screening, enrolment and follow-up of study participants.
Support informed consent and participant engagement processes.
Monitor participant progress throughout study implementation.
Ensure adherence to study protocols and ethical research standards.
Clinical Research Data Collection
Collect and document clinical research data accurately and consistently.
Maintain complete and accurate study records and source documentation.
Support data quality assurance activities and protocol compliance.
Assist in resolving clinical monitoring queries and data clarification requests.
Counselling & Health Education
Provide counselling support to participants as required.
Educate study participants on HIV care, reproductive health and cervical cancer prevention.
Participate in awareness campaigns, educational programmes and community engagement activities.
Support participant retention and adherence initiatives.
Research Documentation & Reporting
Document study procedures, clinical findings and participant outcomes.
Generate and draft clinical and study reports as required.
Maintain accurate records in compliance with research and regulatory requirements.
Support dissemination of research findings through reports, presentations and scientific activities.
Training & Capacity Building
Support team training and capacity-building initiatives.
Participate in research seminars, workshops and study-specific learning programmes.
Contribute to strengthening team competencies in protocol implementation and participant management.
Share knowledge and best practices with study teams.
General Responsibilities
Participate in study meetings, seminars and operational reviews.
Support implementation of research objectives and project deliverables.
Perform any other duties assigned from time to time in support of
research activities.
Qualifications
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Community Health from a recognized institution.
Valid registration and licensing with the Clinical Officers Council or relevant regulatory authority.
Additional training in HIV care, reproductive health or clinical research will be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum three (3) years of experience with direct involvement in patient care.
Demonstrated experience in HIV care and treatment is mandatory.
Experience providing reproductive health services, including cervical cancer screening and treatment, is mandatory.
Experience supporting clinical research activities and participant follow-up is an added advantage.
Exposure to public health, reproductive health or research environments is desirable.
Technical Skills
Clinical Assessment and Patient Management.
HIV Care and Treatment Services.
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention.
Reproductive Health Service Delivery.
Clinical Research Data Collection.
Research Documentation and Reporting.
Participant Screening and Enrolment.
Clinical Monitoring and Query Resolution.
Health Education and Counselling.
Medical Records Management.
Research Ethics and Protocol Compliance.
Community Health and Public Health Programmes.
Key Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Strong Organizational Skills.
Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking.
Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision.
Professional Ethics and Integrity.
Patient-Centered Approach.
Research and Documentation Skills.
Adaptability and Results Orientation.
Personal Attributes
Highly organized and dependable.
Compassionate and patient-focused.
Professional and ethical.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Strong commitment to quality healthcare and research excellence.
Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI Clinical Officer - Thika Jobs
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