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:

• Take history from patients and examine in order to make appropriate diagnosis of common ailments;
• Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis;
• Counseling patients in health related matters for psychological healing;
• Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment;
• Treating and follow up of patients and clients in medical health institutions and study sites;
• When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to other health facilities for specialty or higher-level management and ensure accompaniment of patients on referrals as needed;
• Collect and maintain clinical records and indexing;
• Support the processing of clinical data;
• Maintain clinical records,
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Provide inventory of clinic instruments /machines;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;    Mandatory
• Diploma in clinical medicine;    Mandatory
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;    Mandatory
• Membership to a relevant professional body;    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
• Demonstrated work performance and results; and    Mandatory
• Planning and organization skills    Skills & Competencies
• Communication and report-writing skills    Skills & Competencies
• Interpersonal skills    Skills & Competencies
• Team player    Skills & Competencies