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/18/09/23

Person specification:

For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine such as Lung/Skin Or Diploma in Clinical Medicine with 5 years’ experience from a recognized institute
•  Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
•  Membership to a relevant professional body.
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage.
•  Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”
•  Proficiency in computer application skills.
•  Must have a valid GCP/ICH training skill; and
•  Has a good understanding of COPD and TB treatment

Knowledge and Abilities in the following areas:

•  Carrying out clinical trials
•  Building staff capacity through mentorship and effective leadership in the management of clinic activities
•  Communication Skills
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Plan, oversee and carry out day-to-day management of site activities
• including supervision of site staff.
•  Prepare study material, data collection tools and strategies for data
• management, including development of standard operating procedures.
•  Setting up, coordinating and supervising clinical trial site.
•  Ensuring compliance with the Protocol, SOPs, local regulations, ICH and
• GCP guidelines.
•  Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of study participant records and
• clinical care documentation as per established guidelines, procedures and
• protocols
•  Collect, verify and finalize collected data to create reports and present
• results of findings.
•  Complete study related clinical procedures, provide appropriate treatment
• and where necessary, facilitate referral of study participants with
• complications.
•  Assist the Principal Investigator in drawing annual budget for the clinic
• and community activities.
•  Participate in Community Advisory Board and Community Engagement meetings.
•  In collaboration with the PI, communicate with the sponsor and the regulatory agencies in all issues relating to the study.