The KEMRI / University of Washington Study
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
We are looking for staff who will assist the Study Coordinator in implementing an upcoming clinical trial.
Position Title: Study Clinical Officers (LACTOLYZE STUDY)
Job Group KMR/8
2 Positions
Location: Nyanza region
Job Description: The Study Clinical Officer (CO) will be responsible for managing the study site.
She/he will oversee a study team responsible for screening, enrollment, follow up, and management of care for study participants.
She/he will also be responsible for performing physical examination, administration of study investigational product.
The Study CO will also be responsible for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data queries.
She/he will be based in Nyanza region where patient recruitment will be happening.
The Study Clinical Officer will report directly to the Deputy Study Coordinator.
Qualification
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine
- At least three (3) years working experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting
- Registration certificate and valid practicing license from the relevant professional body
- Experience in clinical trials will be an added advantage
- Ability to manage and supervise a team of study personnel
- Ability to communicate effectively and frequently to domestic and international supervisors in person, over the phone, on Skype, and over email
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, email)
- Able to multi-task
- Team player
- Highly detail oriented
- Willing and ready to travel within the Nyanza Region
- Direct clinical care to infants
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated track record working in busy clinic
- Research experience
Responsibilities
- Screen and consent study participant who meet the eligibility criteria
- Perform baseline and follow up physical examination
- Attend to study participants at the health facility and do daily ward rounds
- Administer the investigational product to the enrolled study participant
- Management and recording of incidental illnesses and any side effects from the study investigational product
- Make diagnoses and decisions to admit patients per the study protocol
- Ensure accuracy, correctness and completeness of questionnaires by performing quality control
- Ensure real time data entry of the questionnaires into the database within 24 hours
- Present weekly and monthly reports of clinic activities on patients enrolled and all excluded patients and reasons for exclusion where applicable and plans for follow up
- Record and report any SAEs observed or reported by the care giver immediately within 24 hours of becoming aware
- Maintain a chart of initial and follow up visits by clients to track their progress and clinic attendance
- Collect specimens and ensure tracking to ensure delivery. Oversee the work in the laboratory
- Perform verbal autopsy on all cases of mortality occurring at home
- Maintain proper communication between clinic and Study Coordinators office
- Manage study clinic staff at the study site
- Manage stock inventory within the study site
- Make weekly reports on the administration of aspects of responsible study site
- Address weekly data queries
- Fill-in for site staff members when necessary
- Perform other duties that may be given by the Study Coordinator and investigators
- Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW organization
Terms of Employment: The positions will be at a 100% FTE. It will be a one-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales
If you meet the above requirements, please follow the link below to complete the application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WEx0UYUNYV4NWCexBIcGAbie9l-rPg3aiFwRcSfJKyw/edit
And send your updated CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees
to Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com
to reach us by Monday 23rd May 2022 at 5.00 p.m.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DEIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN AND YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH CASES IMMEDIATELY.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The KEMRI / University of Washington Study
P.O. Box 2651-00202 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 0725646548