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. FN-02-02-2024

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Develop an in-depth understanding of the study protocols, goals and logistics required to conduct research studies and implementation projects
•  Develop clinical trial implementation plans in collaboration with investigators and relevant stakeholders
•  Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with the study protocols
•  Conduct training for research teams to always guarantee adherence to study SOPs at all times.
•  Provide leadership in research studies through coordination and daily oversight of day-to-day implementation of study activities
•  Coordinate the study team to ensure proper performance of study and project activities consistent with study protocols and SOPs
•  Lead study recruitment with the support of study investigators and research team, including evaluating potential participants for inclusion in clinical trials in compliance to the study protocol
•  Perform study visits and clinical assessments of study participants, document study procedures, and interpret laboratory results in collaboration with study PIs.
•  Ensure proper documentation of all research participants in physical and electronic medical records
•  Ensure participant safety through monitoring of clinical and laboratory adverse events
•  Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.
•  Ensure participant privacy and confidentiality are maintained
•  Compiling weekly clinical and study data and study reports in coordination with data manager
•  Oversee and monitor study budget expenditure, including study resource utilization, cash flow and expenditures
•  Maintain relationships with collaborating partners and the County Ministry of Health
•  Coordinate communication with research staff and PI/Co-PIs/Co-Investigators
•  Maintain regular communication with members of the research team
•  Ensure regular and timely updates of clinical trial recruitment, follow-up, and data collection progress
•  Work professionally and ethically with competence, accountability, and integrity
•  Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study PIs

Requirements

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
•  Be duly registered with the relevant professional body, holding valid practice license

Other Desirable Qualifications:

•  Knowledge in Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Clinical or research programs
•  Attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•  Interpersonal and communication skills
•  Good communication skills
•  Experience working in HIV care, either in a Clinical or Research setting