Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant community engagement programme and a dedicated training facility.
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Job Purpose
The position holder will be expected to provide leadership and clinical support to a clinical research team conducting a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine study and provision of reproductive health services to adolescent girls and young women. In addition, they will provide oversight and leadership to the daily conduct of clinical studies as a designee of the Principal Investigator. .

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide training, mentoring and guidance to clinical staff in all aspects of trial conduct and project orientation to ensure compliance with protocols and guidance documents
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Ensure preparedness of staff and site for study implementation
• Participate in participant review and care, and in all study procedures as guided by study protocols
• Oversee all clinic and other study personnel performing study specific tasks and procedures
• Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals to local and international institutional review boards or ethical review committees
• Maintain all study records including but not limited to, regulatory binders, study specific source documentation and other materials as required.
• Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits, notifies appropriate institutional officials audits, responses to any findings and implements approved
• Act as liaison between investigators, participants and staff
• May perform other job related duties as requested or required

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately
• Ability to multi-task.
• Meticulous attention to detail

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in medicine and surgery (MBCHB)•Experiencein a clinical research setting is preferred
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling and provision of various contraception methods
• Knowledge of clinical trial ethics and Good Clinical Trial Practice will be added advantage Licensure
• Must have valid retention certificate from KMPDB

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements
• Must include a current CV with names of at least 3referees.
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates
• Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 11th August, 2020.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.
IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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