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25 Sep 2023

Clinical Research Scientist, Pharmacist at Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI

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Job Description

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.

Vacancy No. CRDR/04/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognized Institution
  •  Must be registered with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.
  •  Must have previous experience working in clinical trials and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  •  Additional qualification or training in health research related field isdesirable
  •  Proficiency in computer application

Skills and Abilities:

  •  Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills.
  •  Attention to detail
  •  Ability to work with minimal supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules.
  •  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  •  Be a team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct the clinical trial
  •  Ensure pharmacy and drug store access control and maintain safety of the IMP and other study drugs
  •  Oversee IMP management including the documentation of reception and storage
  •  Ensure drug dispensing and inventory logs are maintained to assure adequate supplies and accountability
  •  Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs
  •  Develop standard operating procedures for the IMP management as per study protocols
  •  Coordinate and oversee IMP disposal at study close-out
  •  Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events;
  •  Ensure timely reporting of SUSARs/SAEs and protocol deviations
  •  Take the lead in training and supervising the functions of relevant clinical and pharmacy personnel
  •  Overseeing and coordinating the study implementation in the health facilities and ensuring all services comply with the Quality Management Plan
  •  Compiling clinical and study data and regular reports from the study site
  •  Maintain relationships with collaborating partners, PPB and the MoH; and
  •  Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the site trial manager

Terms of Employment

  • One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.




Method of Application

Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to  [email protected].
Use the title of the position as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 11 October. 2023





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