Clinical Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing Clinical Assessments.
• Collecting specimens.
• Conducting interviews, administering Case report forms, and form completion
• Offer support counseling to study participants.
• Conducting the informed consent process.
• Diagnose and provide STI and treatment for other ailments to participants.
• Make requisitions for the required clinical supplies.
• Monitor Adverse events and write reports to IRB or any other regulatory body as required
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures as per protocol
• Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Safety communication with the medical director, study safety monitor, and Principal Investigator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine   
• Valid practicing license.   
• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience   
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counseling, and provision of various contraception methods   
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services   
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing, is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance   
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team   
• Keen and attentive to detail   
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures   
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili   
• Counselling skills    Added Advantage
• Computer literacy