Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Careers

Key Responsibilities:

• Community engagement and entry
• Participant mobilization and recruitment
• Informed consent
• Cross-sectional surveys
• Keeping track of study participants for follow-up activities
• Completeness of all data collected (recordings, field notes, survey

Vacancy Requirements:

• Must have a Diploma in Nursing, Community Health & Development, Social Work, or any other relevant health/social sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work
• Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology
• Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her 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
• Develop and manage standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all study procedures
• Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators
• Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.
• Participate in development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area Other Required Skills

Vacancy Requirements:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution with a valid license to practice medicine in Kenya.
• Prior experience conducting clinical research or participating in clinical trials.
• Knowledge of STIs/HIV, including epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment
• Strong writing skills evidenced by peer review publications.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines governing clinical research (e.g., ICH-GCP, CITI)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, other study staff, participants, administrators, regulators, monitors, and sponsors.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage workflow.
• Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately
• Ability to multi-task.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and dispensing drugs to patients/study participants.
• Verify that prescriptions are filled correctly and on time.
• Interacting with patients/study participants, dispense medication, and complete study-specific documentation according to study-specific SOPs, and good pharmaceutical practice.
• Receiving, record, and store medication received at the pharmacy.
• Maintaining the inventory of prescription medications, and clinical items and inform the pharmacy practitioner of any restocking required.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology/Pharmacy from a PPB-recognized institution
• Enrolled/registered not more than one year ago or in the process of enrollment/registration with PPB

Key Responsibilities:

• Dispense drugs to study participants.
• Counsel clients on drug administration and compliance.
• Order corresponding supplies such as drugs, clinical items, and other pharmaceutical items from the approved vendor(s) and sponsor organization(s).
• Maintain accurate inventory logs for drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies.
• Support and promote the safe and ethical use of investigational drugs.
• Develop standard operating procedures for pharmacy management as per study protocols.
• Issue clinical items to clinicians and counselors.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Technology from PPB accredited institution
• Must be enrolled with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board and in a professional association
• At least three years of working experience
• Experience working in a clinical research setting is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Experience and knowledge in vaccines and HIV care is vital.