Medical Officer (1 position) KMR5
Study description: This study is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute, Moi University, Aga khan University and other organizations and donors. The
goal of the PTSD TONIX study is to test the effectiveness and safety of an investigational product in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric condition that can occur in persons who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
Location: Centre for Clinical Research, Nairobi
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from an Institution recognized by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Must have completed one (1) year internship.
Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Valid license from Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
One-year post-internship Clinical experience
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of the Republic of Kenya, 2010.
Research experience preferably in Clinical Trials.
Desired Skills, Competences & Abilities
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Extremely reliable
Experience in field management of surveys
Flexible and non-judgmental
Excellent communication skills both in writing and speaking English and Swahili
Must be willing to work with a multidisciplinary team
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Enrolment of patients for studies, including coordination of intake of eligible subjects.
Conducting informed consent.
Maintenance of participants’ records throughout time periods.
Communication with study team related to participant’ enrollment and status.
Maintenance of all study records, including participant’ approach, recruited and consented.
Conducting structured interviews.
Provide periodic progress report on status of data collection and problems challenges encountered.
Assessment of adverse events.
Conduct blood draws and liaise with the lab for tests.
Participant follow-up.
Any other duties assigned.
Terms of employment:
Employment is twelve (12) months contract. Salary is as per the stated salary scale.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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View KEMRI’s salary scale in KenyaApplications MUST include the following:Apply to Deputy Director, CGHR, PO Box 1578-40100, Kisumu not later than December 13, 2021. Submit your application including documents via Email address cghr@kemri.org
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
cghr@kemri.org
