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Senior Clinical Officer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take history from patients and examine in order to make appropriate diagnosis of common ailments;
  • Interpret laboratory results to make proper diagnosis;
  • Counseling patients in health related matters for psychological healing;
  • Prescribe drugs to patients to ensure they get the required treatment;
  • Treating and follow up of patients and clients in medical health institutions and study sites;
  • When necessary, arrange for patient referrals or consultations to other health facilities for specialty or higher-level management and ensure accompaniment of patients on referrals as needed;
  • Collect and maintain clinical records and indexing;
  • Support the processing of clinical data;
  • Maintain clinical records,
  • Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
  • Provide inventory of clinic instruments /machines;

Vacancy Requirements:

  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience;    Mandatory
  • Diploma in clinical medicine;    Mandatory
  • Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;    Mandatory
  • Membership to a relevant professional body;    Mandatory
  • Proficiency in computer application;    Mandatory
  • Demonstrated work performance and results; and    Mandatory
  • Planning and organization skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Communication and report-writing skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Interpersonal skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Team player    Skills & Competencies

Senior Bioinformatician

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure data to allow uncompromised and efficient analyses;
  • Plan data acquisition methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used;
  • Where possible, adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in biomedicine;
  • Develop an understanding of fields to which bioinformatics methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate;
  • Analyse and interpret bioinformatics data to identify significant deviation in relationships among sources of information;
  • Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability;
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy;
  • Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research;
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data;
  • Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods;
  • Develop software applications or programming to use for bioinformatics modeling and graphic analysis;

Vacancy Requirements:

  • At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience;    Mandatory
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Biological sciences, Mathematics, statistics, biostatistics, Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
  • Master’s Degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics, Biometry or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;    Added Advantage
  • Demonstrated proficiency in utilization of bioinformatics programs    Mandatory
  • Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.    Mandatory
  • Supervisory Course not lasting less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
  • Demonstrated work performance and results;    Mandatory
  • Ability to successfully lead a growing genomics and bioinformatics team    Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent organization, time, and project management skills, including excellent scientific written/ oral communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to effectively lead and contribute to complex, multidisciplinary teams.    Skills & Competencies
  • Basic skills/interest in big data analysis that can applied to in infectious diseases research.    Skills & Competencies

Clinical Trial Coordinator – Nairobi

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the clinical trial is conducted in compliance with the approved protocol, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements at the site level.
  • Monitor the implementation of the study protocol at the site, addressing any issues or deviations promptly.
  • Coordinate and supervise the activities of the site clinical research team, including nurses, technicians, and other staff.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among the site team and investigators.
  • Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies to ensure target enrollment is achieved at the site.
  • Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data collection and entry into electronic databases at the study site.
  • Work closely with the Data Manager to resolve any data discrepancies or issues.
  • Maintaining up to date regulatory binders for the study including the Study Master File (SMF) essential documents, delegation of duties log, training files.
  • Oversee maintenance of Trial Master File and/or Investigator Site File (ISF)
  • Planning and conducting internal site monitoring for the study and following up on proposed action plans.
  • Maintain all regulatory documents at the site, including IRB approvals and informed consent forms.
  • Monitor and report adverse events and ensure participant safety at the site..
  • Preparing the sites for external study monitoring visits and writing post visit reports.
  • Working with external monitors during monitoring visits and spearheading resolution of monitoring visit clarification forms.
  • Works together with the study manager, principal investigators and relevant teams in ensuring timely submissions of progress reports/compliance documents to KEMRI SERU/PPB.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical or Social sciences from a recognized University. A relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage    Mandatory
  • Additional training in a management related field and research ethics including GCP/GCLP and trial management will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • Competencies in GCP/GCLP reviews    Mandatory
  • Excellent record keeping and filing skills    Mandatory
  • Exceptional reporting and report writing skills in relation to research studies    Mandatory
  • Ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges.    Mandatory
  • Strong communication, training/teaching, leadership skills    Mandatory
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated competence with managing administrative records.    Mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing    Mandatory
  • Ability to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity    Mandatory

Clinical Research Scientist – Homabay

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the trial Principal Investigators (PIs) and the site Study Coordinator to set up and execute a clinical trial [one position is for a phase 2 clinical trial of a novel antimalaria monoclonal antibody in Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital;
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the study designs and goals, and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements;
  • Supervise clinical personnel at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital;
  • Identify and document adverse events and serious adverse events and report to PIs and study pediatrician;
  • Provide written reports on serious adverse events within the required time period, following GCP practices;
  • Provide medical advice and respond to clinical queries from the study staff, and to questions about the study posed by participants and others;
  • Make diagnoses and decisions to admit patients according to study protocol;
  • Conduct regular reviews of clinical trial database records to ensure accurate data entry by all study staff;
  • Report problems encountered in the field to the Principal Investigator or other designated personnel;
  • Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • At least one (1) year post-internship experience in a in a busy medical or paediatric department;    Mandatory
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Institution;    Mandatory
  • Registration with KMPDB and in possession of a valid practicing license;    Mandatory
  • Experience in a clinical research setup will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Ability to prioritize own workload and balance conflicting demands.    Mandatory
  • Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment in a rural, resource-limited hospital.    Mandatory
  • Flexibility to work extra hours including weekends and public holidays.    Mandatory
  • Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.    Mandatory
  • GCP certification will be an added advantage    Mandatory
  • Received training in Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT+) course.    Mandatory

Research Intern Kisumu & Siaya – 6 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
  • Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
  • Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
  • Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
  • The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
  • Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
  • Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
  • Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
  • Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
  • Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
  • Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
  • Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
  • Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the institute in line with the best research practices globally;
  • Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
  • Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders
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Vacancy Requirements:

  • BSc. Biomedical Science and Technology, Biological Sciences/ Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
  • Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
  • Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
  • Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
  • Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
  • Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
  • A person of integrity    Mandatory
  • Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
  • Must be computer literate.    Mandatory

Data Intern Kisumu & Siaya – 6 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
  • Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
  • Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
  • Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
  • The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
  • Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
  • Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
  • Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
  • Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
  • Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
  • Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
  • Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
  • Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the institute in line with the best research practices globally;
  • Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
  • Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bsc. Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Studies, Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
  • Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
  • Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
  • Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
  • Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
  • Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
  • A person of integrity    Mandatory
  • Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
  • Must be computer literate.    Mandatory

Administration Intern Kisumu & Siaya – 3 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
  • Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
  • Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
  • Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
  • The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
  • Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
  • Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
  • Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
  • Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
  • Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
  • Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
  • Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
  • Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the institute in line with the best research practices globally;
  • Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
  • Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, procurement, Finance/Accounts or Human Resource Management from a recognized Institution    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
  • Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
  • Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
  • Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
  • Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
  • Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
  • A person of integrity    Mandatory
  • Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
  • Must be computer literate.    Mandatory

Laboratory Technology Intern Kisumu & Siaya – 6 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership in accordance with the mandate of the KEMRI;
  • Official spokesperson of the organization and responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization;
  • Responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decision and policies;
  • Manage the budget of the Institute and ensure that its funds are properly expended and accounted for;
  • The Principal executor of all KEMRI contracts;
  • Ensure Development and implementation of an effective performance management system;
  • Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters;
  • Ensure that the organization has effective management structure including succession plan;
  • Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board of Directors and staff with the development of the Strategic Plan, budgets and annual work plans;
  • Manage the day to day affairs and transactions of the Board of the Directors and coordinating the operations and administrative functions of the Institute;
  • Lead, oversee and ensure the implementation, the Institute, of applicable Research standards in Kenya;
  • Oversee the activities of the Institute’s resources and ensure they are optimally utilized and fully accounted for in line with existing laws and regulations;
  • Provide Guidance and spearhead research activities in the institute in line with the best research practices globally;
  • Foster and maintain a conducive work environment, and enhance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate governance; and
  • Maintain effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, county Governments, international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organization and other Stakeholders

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Biomedical Science and Technology, Biological Sciences/ Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized Institution.    Mandatory
  • Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age;    Mandatory
  • Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates;    Mandatory
  • Attach a Copy of Identify Card (ID card);    Mandatory
  • Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and    Mandatory
  • Should have not undertaken any other internship or exposed to workplace experience related to their study area of study since graduating.    Mandatory
  • Should possess interpersonal and communication skills    Mandatory
  • Must be goal oriented, dynamic, passionate and self-starter    Mandatory
  • A person of integrity    Mandatory
  • Should possess strong analytical skills    Mandatory
  • Must be computer literate.    Mandatory
  • Must be registered with relevant professional body and in possession of a valid practicing license where applicable.    Mandatory

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Application Ends on: 10/02/24 5:00:00 PM

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