Job Description
Vacancy No. CRDR/18/09/23
Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.
Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine such as Lung/Skin Or Diploma in
Clinical Medicine with 5 years’ experience from a recognized institute
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
setting will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects
Protection”
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Must have a valid GCP/ICH training skill; and
• Has a good understanding of COPD and TB treatment
Knowledge and Abilities in the following areas:
• Carrying out clinical trials
• Building staff capacity through mentorship and effective leadership in the
management of clinic activities
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team player
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, oversee and carry out day-to-day management of site activities
including supervision of site staff.
• Prepare study material, data collection tools and strategies for data
management, including development of standard operating procedures.
• Setting up, coordinating and supervising clinical trial site.
• Ensuring compliance with the Protocol, SOPs, local regulations, ICH and
GCP guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of study participant records and
clinical care documentation as per established guidelines, procedures and
protocols
• Collect, verify and finalize collected data to create reports and present
results of findings.
• Complete study related clinical procedures, provide appropriate treatment
and where necessary, facilitate referral of study participants with
complications.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in drawing annual budget for the clinic
and community activities.
• Participate in Community Advisory Board and Community Engagement
meetings.
• In collaboration with the PI, communicate with the sponsor and the
regulatory agencies in all issues relating to the study.
Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.