The Position

The position is domiciled in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics in the Faculty of Health Sciencies, under the IMPALA study. This is a two (2) year project that will be conducted in (2) hospitals: namely Kenyatta National Hospital and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Location

This is a full time position based at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, its holder reports to the Study Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment, follow up, retention and monitoring of study participants in accordance with the study protocols and sops for the IMPALA and BFTAF Study
• Screening and enrolment of eligible participants
• Obtaining informed consent from participants
• Providing clinical care of study participants
• Supporting treatment adherence
• Collection and entry of study information in approved clinical report forms
• Completion of required MoH tools, registers and electronic medical records
• Safe and confidential custody of study source and other study documents
• Collection and shipment of study specimen
• Prescribing of study medication
• Assessing for and reporting adverse events and serious adverse events
• Ensuring retention of study participants in care
• Data entry on electronic and manual study tools and timely response to data queries
• Submission of weekly reports
• Any other duties described in the study protocols and SOPs and/or assigned by supervisor

Job Specifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Registered to practice with the Clinical Officers Council (COC)
• Current practice certificate from the COC
• Certification in the National Advanced HIV Clinical Course
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with direct HIV clinical care provision, including prescribing ARVs
• MUST have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Evidence of intermediate IT skills
• Research experience is an added advantage