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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Recruitment :Open Jobs/ Online application

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Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

  1. Research Administrator (Regulatory) – Mtwapa
  2. Registered Nurse – Mtwapa – 2 Posts
  3. Assistant Principal Clinical Scientist
  4. Administrative Assistant – Kisumu

Research Administrator (Regulatory) – Mtwapa

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain studies’ compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations as well as all relevant local laws at all times,
  • Keep track of all study protocols at the various IRBs and the regulatory body with an aim of ensuring strict adherence to submission/reporting timelines,
  • Maintain documents as required by regulatory agency guidelines,
  • Organize, coordinate, and document all training undertaken in respect to the study and to file all the relevant training records,
  • Conduct periodic internal monitoring and audits of studies to ensure compliance with the protocol, SOPs, GCP and all the applicable regulations,
  • Tracking, documenting, and reporting adverse events,
  • Writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures,
  • Developing of study source documents,
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Social Sciences or a health-related discipline
  • Training on Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance/Clinical trials will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • Fluency in Kiswahili and English – both written and oral
  • Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other applicable regulations.

Registered Nurse – Mtwapa – 2 Posts

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessing study participants and establishing health care needs,
  • Planning and implementing research related procedures as per specific study protocols,
  • Providing health education and counselling on identified health and socio-economic needs to patients/clients;
  • Completing data capture as per specific study protocol;
  • Referring patients and clients appropriately;
  • Ensuring safe custody of the nursing equipment and nursing records
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
  • Valid Practicing Licensing from the Nursing Council of Kenya;
  • Experience in Research/Clinical trials
  • Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Assistant Principal Clinical Scientist

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying research gaps in line with the Institute’s research priority areas;
  • Development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic area;
  • Implementing pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise designated aspects of the work;
  • Conducting medical examinations and writing medical reports;
  • General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;
  • Conducting community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;
  • Establishing strategic partnerships for research, training, innovations, technology;
  • Sourcing for grants to fund the approved research protocols;
  • Supervising junior professional and technical staff attached to his/her pre-clinical and 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;
  • Identifying technology with potential for intellectual property protection;
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all data collection and processing as well as for the management and deployment of study drugs;
  • Plan and coordinate meetings for both internal project staff and external collaborators/visitors;
  • Host/participate in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; – Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
  • Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Clinical Medicine/ Surgery/ Dentistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Public Health, any relevant Social Science, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Developed at least twelve (12) proposals, six (6) of which have been funded;
  • Published at least six (6) articles in refereed journals with at least three (3) articles as the first or lead author;
  • Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • At least 7-10 years of public health experience in the management of diseases relevant to child health is required, including 3 years’ experience of working with ministries of health in developing countries.
  • At least 3 years’ experience conducting public health research as a principal or a co-investigator.
  • Strong report and manuscript writing skills, with evidence;
  • Proficiency in computer application.
  • Strategic thinking;
  • Proposal writing skills;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Creativity and Innovativeness;
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Research fundraising skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Team player

Administrative Assistant – Kisumu

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in preparation of budget on project supplies, workshops and conferences, study participants’ reimbursements and request on transport.
  • Document project vehicle mileage, track and update reports on vehicle maintenance
  • Work with the field team leads to request and make follow-up on procurement of goods and services through ERP and eRequestor. S/he must ascertain goods and services are delivered on time, with stated specification, standard and verify invoices against goods delivered.
  • Assist in verification of invoices and bills from the field office before payments are made.
  • Ensure frequent update of stock database to show both stock-in and out.
  • Coordinate all project supplies and field activities.
  • Ensure day-to-day smooth operations of administrative functions of the department.
  • Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Business Administration, Management and Project Planning or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Proficiency in computer applications;
  • Fluent in English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written.
  • Planning skills
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team player

Method of Application

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