Tuesday, 8 May 2018

KEMRI Job Vacancy : Assistant Research Officers

Vacancy No. 4/VPM1002

The Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill a vacancy in the following position: 2 medical officers for the VPM1002 TB vaccine project.

POSITION: Assistant Research Officers (Medical Officers) MR 10 (2 Positions)

Assistant Research Officers Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university, and registered with the KMPDB.
  • One year experience working in a busy out and inpatient set up;
  • Research experience is an added advantage

Desirable Qualities:

  • Able to work long hours with a large team
  • Medical knowledge of case management of diseases prevalent in local catchment area
  • Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands.
  • Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment.

Position Summary:

Incumbent will have oversight of the clinical and nursing teams in the execution of the medical requirements of the protocol. He/She will carry out medical evaluations of participants, oversee study investigational product administration, report safety events and provide medical care to participants

Responsibilities for the Assistant Research Officers Job

  • Review participants and provide medical care
  • Develop thorough knowledge of the protocol, study designs and objectives for implementation
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical Management of participants
  • Report problems encountered in the field to Principal Investigator/Study
  • Coordinator
  • Supervise Clinical and nursing personnel
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Study Coordinator

Terms of Employment:

A one (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: salary and benefits are based on the KEMRI scheme of service

Hard copies of the applications should include the following:

  • Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
  • Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
  • Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts
  • Must have Certificate of good conduct
  • Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
  • Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
  • Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate

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