Study Clinical Officer Job in Kenya - KEMRI / University of Washington Homabay Study Site

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington is conducting a research study at multiple sites in Kenya.

Due to an increase in number of research projects within the KEMRI / UW Study Project and in order to carry out research more efficiently, the study seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:

1. Study Clinical Officer

To be based at KEMRI/UW Homabay Study Site

The Study Clinical Officer will participate in HIV related research and manage study participants. S/he will give palliative, curative and preventive care as may be needed.

S/he will be expected to observe good clinical practice in carrying out duties and work as a team with other staffs.

S/he will be reporting to the Site Coordinator or the Medical Coordinator and should be ready to carry out other duties as delegated by the Site Coordinator.

Responsibilities

As Study Clinical Officer, work with Medical Coordinator to ensure standards and consistency between sites amongst other Site CO.

As Site CO, responsibilities are local and include the following:
Provide medical care for study participants
Management of incidental illnesses and any side effects.
Perform baseline and follow up physical examinations
Ensure patients enrolled meet all inclusion criteria
Exclude patients with meeting exclusion criteria
Ensure completed questionnaires are delivered to Data Team within 24 hours
Present weekly and monthly reports of clinic activities
At weekly study meetings, the study CO will present a detailed report of clinical findings. Include all patients enrolled and all excluded patients. Provide detailed information regarding reason for exclusion and plans for follow up.
Maintain a chart of initial and follow up visits by clients to track their progress and clinic attendance
Collect laboratory specimens from study participants as needed
Work in clinic as needed to collect specimens and ensure their delivery
Record and manage clinic attendance by clinic staff
Liaison with staff working in the clinic
Coordinate and initiate activities that improve the conduct of the study
Oversee the work in the laboratory
Perform other duties that may be given by the Site Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Computer Literate
Three years experience working in a busy Pediatric clinic or Ward set up
Three years experience in Pediatric Phlebotomy
Good communication skills
Ready to work under pressure
Be a team player
Terms of Employment:

Contract for one year, renewable as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.

The successful candidate shall undergo a three (3) months probationary period for the first three months upon initiation of employment.

If your background, competencies match the specification for this positions, please complete the following form:

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and then send an application letter with your current CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience, day time telephone number and addresses of 3 professional referees to the Email address: kemriuwjobs@gmail.com

The application deadline for all the positions is Monday 27th February, 2012, 2:00 p.m.

Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.