Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Data collection, compilation, cleaning, investigational analysis, and processing for entry into databases
• Carrying out routine data quality audits & controls
• Coordination of various ancillary studies on-site
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers, and scanners
• Trouble shooting
• Designing, improving, and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-ups
• Preparing daily and weekly reports
• Designing, and developing case report forms for data collection for various projects being run on site.
• Training staff on guidelines, policies and procedures
• Monitor security of all technology.
• Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or any related field    Mandatory
• Professional certification in courses on analytic skills and database management.    Mandatory
• Data management and a well rooted individual in statistical analysis skills.    Mandatory
• Good communication skills- both written and oral.    Mandatory
• Skills in database development.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in participant review and care, and all study procedures as guided by study protocols.
• Perform pelvic exams, cervical cancer screening, contraceptive counselling administration, and removals
• Perform phlebotomy on all study participants
• Assess adherence to study products and take anthropometric measurements
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of study activities
• Monitor adverse events and report them to the safety monitor as required.
• Act as liaison between investigators, and participants.
• Promote good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical studies and provide medical input at all stages of the project lifecycle
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be requested or required

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bcahelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB    Mandatory
• A valid retention certificate from KMPDC    Mandatory
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counseling, and provision of various contraception methods    Mandatory
• Two years’ experience in a similar field.    Mandatory
• Experience in a research setting and having a Human Subject protection certificate will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors, and sponsors.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.    Mandatory
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.    Mandatory
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately    Mandatory
• Ability to multi-task.    Mandatory
• Meticulous attention to detail    Mandatory
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Key Responsibilities:

• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs
• Carrying out QA/QC of study CRFs and source docs and resolve queries that may arise.
• Dispensing drugs and Study products to participants.
• Ensure prescription drugs are available for dispensing to participants
• Maintaining pharmacy temperature and humidity logs
• Generation and review of pharmacy SOPs and ensuring adherence to the same
• Counseling participants on adherence to study products
• Participants Randomization process in liaison with the data and clinic teams
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelors of Pharmarcy   
• Registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board   
• Extensive prior experience in clinical research   
• Experience in busy vaccine or drug clinical trials   
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services   
• 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   
• Good track of record keeping    Added Advantage
• Some store-keeping skills    Added Advantage
• Computer literacy

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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

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Key Responsibilities:

• Prescreening and screening of participants
• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening, and enrolment of study participants.
• Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgical and reproductive history.
• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
• Maintain up-to-date participant visit notes
• Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs, and perform self-
• Perform phlebotomy on all study participants
• Assess adherence to study products and take anthropometric measurements
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing   
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.   
• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience   
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling, 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   
• Computer literacy

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Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely performance of study-specific assays
• Ensuring custody of participant specimens and storage/archival
• Appropriate reporting of any abnormal lab result.
• Ensure maintenance and troubleshooting on all lab equipment and report to the supervisor
• Running and logging of specimen controls as per the set SOP.
• Ensuring Laboratory Waste segregation and management.
• Developing and updating laboratory inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all the SOPs and respective specimen flow charts
• Participate in supervised sample shipment procedures
• Transcription of all lab results and communication of the same as per the lab results communication

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory, biomedical laboratory, or biochemical laboratory.   
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a busy clinical research setup   
• Extensive hands-on experience on running HIV-1, CD4 count, PCR, STI, HIV ELISA assays, and medical sample shipment.   
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   
• Extensive organizational skills   
• Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environment.   
• Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environment.   
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team   
• Keen and attentive to detail   
• Ability to communicate lab results, write reports, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment-related challenges   
• Proactive, ability to work independently, and interact well with other departments

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Key Responsibilities:

• Community sensitization and mobilization for the study.
• Work with CORPS to map the study area and recruit potential subjects.
• Hold regular meetings and communication with local leaders and Community Units.
• Network with stakeholders.
• Participate in accelerated mobilization (distributing flyers and posters and conducting a mobile campaign with a public address system to mobilize the community.
• Liaise with community leaders, gatekeepers, and community members about the study in consultation with the CLO.
• Community Advisory Board formulation and continuously liaising with the board.
• Participant recruitment activities.
• Conducting outreach activities and participant referrals.
• Escorting participant’s home as needed.
• Counselling and informed consent process.
• Develop and review participant recruitment SOP and implement strategies.
• Participant referral to site
• Participant retention activities.
• Obtaining and updating participant locator information.
• Report writing on recruitment and retention strategies and updating of the community diary.
• Develop and review participant retention SOP and implement strategies.
• Participate in health talks at the site, community and health facilities.
• Participant physical and phone tracing as needed.
• Ability to hold discussions with teachers, parents, and guardians regarding their respective children’s retention.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Community Health, Social Sciences, social work, sociology, anthropology, psychological counseling or other related fields.   
• Certificate in HTS   
• Two years’ experience in a similar field.   
• Experience in a research setting and having a Human Subject protection certificate will be an added advantage   
• Experience in working in a busy clinical research setup with extensive hands-on experience working in with communities and other stakeholders.   
• Experience working in a busy reproductive health service provision/promotion organization or delivery of contraceptive services.   
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and care services and family planning services   
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Good communication skills   
• Pleasant personality   
• Ability to work under pressure   
• Good report-writing skills   
• Good Computer skills, especially, MS Office packages

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Key Responsibilities:

• Imprest reconciliations and management
• Monitor budget through expenditure
• Prepare variance reports
• Assist in facilitating training & conferences
• Monitor & ensure payments for vendors are actualized
• Asset register management
• Assist in Inventory management
• Support in study-related procurement processes and tracking of supplies

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelors of Commerce in (Finance/Accounting option), Business Administration or equivalent   
• CPA part II   
• Good communication skills   
• Pleasant personality   
• Ability to work under pressure   
• Good report-writing skills   
• Good Computer skills, especially, MS Office packages

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Key Responsibilities:

• Participant Recruitment and Screening: Support the recruitment and retention of participants.
• Initial Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct initial assessment and evaluation of participants' mental health status using standardized tools and protocols.
• Care Coordination: In liaison with the psychiatric nurse, participate in multidisciplinary case reviews for patients not responding to interventions.
• Behavioural Interventions: Monitor the delivery of behavioral interventions to participants by mentor mothers according to the study protocol.
• Monitoring and Follow-up: Monitor participants' progress throughout the study, tracking changes in their mental health symptoms and any adverse events, and conduct follow-up assessments at scheduled intervals to gather longitudinal data
• Data Collection and Reporting: Accurately collect and document data into the DSEHR and utilize this data to prioritize participant care.
• Adherence to Ethical Standards: Interact with participants’ in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other members of the research team, including principal investigators, clinicians, data analysts, and administrative staff. They contribute their expertise in behavioral health to inform study design, interpretation of findings, and overall study management.
• Participant Support and Advocacy: Provide health education on PMTCT, stigma, IPV, and CMD self-care to participants.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology or a related field from a recognized institution.   
• Registered with relevant professional body.   
• Proficiency in data entry and management.   
• Training in behavioral health management is an added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care.   
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.   
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.   
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.   
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.   
• Experience working with electronic health records systems is an advantage.    Added Advantage
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management.   
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Research Project: Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement research protocols, including recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting data
• Data Collection Perform assessments, interviews, and other data collection activities with study participants.
• Patient Care: Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to participants involved in research studies. Monitor their mental health status, administer treatments as needed, and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the study.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of research activities, including participant data, study procedures, and adverse events. Prepare reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings to the scientific community.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, research assistants and investigators. Communicate research progress, findings, and challenges in team meetings and research conferences.
• Ethical Compliance: Adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards governing human subjects research
• Reporting: Reports to study coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing (BSN or KRCHN) from an accredited institution.   
• Registration with Nursing council   
• Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution.   
• Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity.   
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments.   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.   
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.   
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research.   
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.   
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.