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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing Clinical Assessments.
• Collecting specimens.
• Conducting interviews, administering Case report forms, and form completion
• Offer support counseling to study participants.
• Conducting the informed consent process.
• Diagnose and provide STI and treatment for other ailments to participants.
• Make requisitions for the required clinical supplies.
• Monitor Adverse events and write reports to IRB or any other regulatory body as required
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures as per protocol
• Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Safety communication with the medical director, study safety monitor, and Principal Investigator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Valid practicing license.
• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counseling, and provision of various contraception methods
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing, is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili
• Counselling skills    Added Advantage
• Computer literacy