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/013/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a  recognized institution;
•  Registration Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and 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 is desirable
•  Proficiency in computer application

Skills and Abilities:

•  Communication Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Dispensing of investigational products and other concomitant medications;
•  Verifying and maintaining information relating to study participants
•  Ordering and recording of drugs and other supplies;
•  Custody and storing of drugs;
•  Ensuring that the working environment meets the stipulated requirements
•  Perform data entry and timely resolution of queries raised;
•  Ensuring accountability of study drugs and all section related consumables
•  Timely compilation and sharing of section reports
•  Participate in development of section documents including SOPs
•  Perform other duties as delegated