Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain studies’ compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations as well as all relevant local laws at all times,
• Keep track of all study protocols at the various IRBs and the regulatory body with an aim of ensuring strict adherence to submission/reporting timelines,
• Maintain documents as required by regulatory agency guidelines,
• Organize, coordinate, and document all training undertaken in respect to the study and to file all the relevant training records,
• Conduct periodic internal monitoring and audits of studies to ensure compliance with the protocol, SOPs, GCP and all the applicable regulations,
• Tracking, documenting, and reporting adverse events,
• Writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures,
• Developing of study source documents,
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Social Sciences or a health-related discipline
• Training on Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance/Clinical trials will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English – both written and oral
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other applicable regulations.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing study participants and establishing health care needs,
• Planning and implementing research related procedures as per specific study protocols,
• Providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
• Completing data capture as per specific study protocol;
• Referring patients and clients appropriately;
• Ensuring safe custody of the nursing equipment and nursing records
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid Practicing Licensing from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Experience in Research/Clinical trials
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority areas;
• Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
• Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
• Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
• General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
• Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
• Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
• Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
• Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and clinical research program,
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of research projects;
• Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings into lay language;
• Disseminating and translating research findings for evidence based policy formulations and implementation;
• Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and processing as well as for the management and deployment of study drugs;
• Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators/visitors;
• Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; - Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
• Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• At least 7-10 years of public health experience in the management of diseases relevant to child health is required, including 3 years’ experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries.
• At least 3 years’ experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator.
• Strong report and manuscript writing skills, with evidence; 
• Proficiency in computer application. 
• Strategic thinking; 
• Proposal writing skills; 
• Analytical skills; 
• Creativity and Innovativeness; 
• Critical thinking skills 
• Research fundraising skills 
• Communication and reporting skills 
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills 
• Team player 

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Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in preparation of budget on project supplies, workshops and conferences, study participants’ reimbursements and request on transport.
• Document project vehicle mileage, track and update reports on vehicle maintenance
• Work with the field team leads to request and make follow-up on procurement of goods and services through ERP and eRequestor. S/he must ascertain goods and services are delivered on time, with stated specification, standard and verify invoices against goods delivered.
• Assist in verification of invoices and bills from the field office before payments are made.
• Ensure frequent update of stock database to show both stock-in and out.
• Coordinate all project supplies and field activities.
• Ensure day-to-day smooth operations of administrative functions of the department.
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration, Management and Project Planning or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written.
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

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Key Responsibilities:

• Providing day to day guidance in a specialized laboratory or given field of study;
• Establishing a specific line of research including writing grant applications to maintain the specified research projects;
• Providing full supervisory responsibility for junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her research projects;
• Guiding training and development of staff and students attached to his/her research projects;
• Developing of research proposals and sourcing for grants in relevant research thematic areas;
• Implementing laboratory research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
• Coaching and mentoring of junior scientists in formulation of research ideas, proposal writing and sourcing for grants;
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of lab research projects;
• Preparation of project progress reports and submission of the same to the CDC on-site PI and Head of Malaria Division in Kisumu and other CDC collaborators in a timely fashion;
• Disseminating and translating lab research findings for evidence-based policy formulations and implementation;
• Making a significant contribution in devising, planning work and defining research priorities;
• Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection; and
• Developing a training schedule and evaluation scheme for all lab-related trainings such as good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP), biosafety, internships.

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience;
• Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Biomedical Technology /Sciences, Microbiology, Parasitology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Doctorate degree in any of the following disciplines: Molecular Biology, Immunology, Population Genetics, Genetic/Genomic Epidemiology, Molecular Epidemiology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
• Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author;
• Strong hands-on experience with current laboratory methods in molecular biology/immunology in malaria or other childhood diseases in Kenya or sub-Saharan Africa.
• Knowledge and use of at least one statistical software package, e.g. STATA, R, SPSS, or SAS
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Experience working in collaboration with multiple agencies/partners.
• Strategic thinking;
• Proposal writing skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Lab technique troubleshooting skills
• writing skills with evidence.
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Team player

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Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and approach potential participants for the study;
• Provide detailed explanations about the study, its purpose, procedures, and potential benefits/risks;
• Administer the informed consent process to willing participants;
• Conduct structured interviews with study participants using standardized questionnaires;
• Perform spirometry tests to assess lung function in participants (training will be provided);
• Measure and record participants' height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and other relevant anthropometric data;
• Accurately enter collected data into a tablet computer;
• Regularly synchronize data with the central server to ensure data integrity and availability;
• Follow all study protocols, procedures, and ethical guidelines;
• Generate detailed weekly summaries of study progress;
• Maintain organized records and documentation of all study-related activities;
• Assist in other administrative tasks as required by the study coordinator.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Be a holder of KCSE mean grade D+ and above or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least one year of experience in data entry/interviewing
• Have a GCP certificate;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Experience working in a hospital setting and research field.
• Planning and Organization Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and entry
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenges in the field
• Team player