Job descriptions & requirements

Job Title: Research Clinical Officer

Positions: 1

Location: Rachuonyo, Homabay County

Reports To: Study Coordinator / Principal Investigator

Position Type: 1 yr Contract

Job Summary:

The Research Clinical Officer will conduct delegated study procedures including mobilization, recruitment, eligibility assessment, enrolment and follow-up of study participants in accordance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Protection of Human Subjects (HSP) guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, consent, screen, assess eligibility, and enroll eligible study participants into clinical studies.
• Perform physical assessments, collect vital signs, and document medical histories.
• Administer investigational products to eligible participants and follow them up for safety, efficacy as per the protocol.
• Collect and process biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, swabs) following biosafety procedures.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and transport of specimens.
• Administer study questionnaires and perform study-related procedures as scheduled.
• Accurately document all study-related data in source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Respond to data queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate medical treatment and where necessary, facilitate referral of study participants with medical ailments and complications
• Ensure retention of study participants in clinical studies
• Elicit, report and manage adverse events (AEs) as per protocol and site SOPs
• Support monitoring visits and audits by ensuring records are complete and up-to-date.
• Adhere to the study protocol, GCP, and ethical standards.
• Participate in site training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Liaise with study sponsors, monitors, and external laboratories as required.
• Perform any other relevant clinical or research duties as assigned by the Study Co-Ordinator, Principal Investigators.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized university or college
• Must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council (Kenya) and present a valid practicing license
• Must have valid Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Training certificates
• Must have at least 3 years’ prior experience conducting clinical trials

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and documentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, Medidata, OpenClinica).
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection skills, Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills, HIV counselling and testing, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Phlebotomy skills

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends when needed.
• Position may require occasional travel for meetings or training.
• May be called upon to support the Community Engagement Lead in explaining the study to community members.
• May participate in activities that support participant recruitment and retention.
• May conduct or coordinate home visits for study procedures when necessary.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

• Recruit, consent, screen, assess eligibility, and enroll eligible study participants into clinical studies.
• Perform physical assessments, collect vital signs, and document medical histories.
• Administer investigational products to eligible participants and follow them up for safety, efficacy as per the protocol.
• Collect and process biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, swabs) following biosafety procedures.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and transport of specimens.
• Administer study questionnaires and perform study-related procedures as scheduled.
• Accurately document all study-related data in source documents and case report forms (CRFs).
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Respond to data queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate medical treatment and where necessary, facilitate referral of study participants with medical ailments and complications
• Ensure retention of study participants in clinical studies
• Elicit, report and manage adverse events (AEs) as per protocol and site SOPs
• Support monitoring visits and audits by ensuring records are complete and up-to-date.
• Adhere to the study protocol, GCP, and ethical standards.
• Participate in site training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Liaise with study sponsors, monitors, and external laboratories as required.
• Perform any other relevant clinical or research duties as assigned by the Study Co-Ordinator, Principal Investigators.

• Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and documentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap, Medidata, OpenClinica).
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection skills, Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills, HIV counselling and testing, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Phlebotomy skills

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized university or college
• Must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council (Kenya) and present a valid practicing license
• Must have valid Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Training certificates
• Must have at least 3 years’ prior experience conducting clinical trials