Background

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:

• Implement pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise assigned components of the work.
• Provide general diagnosis, care, treatment, and specialized clinical services to study participants.
• Develop study-related tools, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials; train study staff; conduct medical evaluations for participants meeting criteria for Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI), and ensure timely reporting of such events.
• Conduct medical assessments of children experiencing serious adverse events and ensure prompt reporting in accordance with study protocols.
• Develop a thorough understanding of study design and objectives, and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert clinical care and consultation for study participants in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Organize and lead Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, and facilitate discussions with clinical and nursing teams.
• Foster collaborative and professional working relationships with non-study staff within health facilities.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to address monitoring and audit findings, and implement approved recommendations.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution. Mandatory
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board. Mandatory
• Prior experience in Clinical Research will be an added advantage. Added Advantage
• Planning and Organizational skills; Mandatory
• Communication and reporting skills; Mandatory
• Interpersonal skills; Mandatory
• Creativity and Innovativeness; Mandatory
• Critical thinking skills Mandatory
• Team player. Mandatory

• Implement pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise assigned components of the work.
• Provide general diagnosis, care, treatment, and specialized clinical services to study participants.
• Develop study-related tools, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials; train study staff; conduct medical evaluations for participants meeting criteria for Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI), and ensure timely reporting of such events.
• Conduct medical assessments of children experiencing serious adverse events and ensure prompt reporting in accordance with study protocols.
• Develop a thorough understanding of study design and objectives, and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert clinical care and consultation for study participants in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Organize and lead Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, and facilitate discussions with clinical and nursing teams.
• Foster collaborative and professional working relationships with non-study staff within health facilities.
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator to address monitoring and audit findings, and implement approved recommendations.

• Planning and Organizational skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Critical thinking skills
• Team player

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Prior experience in Clinical Research will be an added advantage.