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Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
- Clinical Research Scientist – Kisumu
- Nurse
- Laboratory Technologists – 2 Posts
- Fieldworker – 7 Posts
- Senior Research Administrator
- Data Masters Studentship – Kisumu & Kericho
Clinical Research Scientist – Kisumu
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the trial in compliance with study protocol and international GCP standards
- Chair in-country field management meetings
- Prepare standard operating procedures and protocols
- Manage submission of protocol amendments to SERU, and other ethics committees as required.
- Ensure ethical compliance and coordinate applications across multiple ethics committees
- Develop research protocols, SOPs, and CRFs with the research team
- Implement and supervise pre-clinical and clinical research projects
- Conduct regular site visits for study setup, monitoring, and close-out
- Supervise, train, and appraise staff under direct supervision
- Contribute to result dissemination through reports, publications, and presentations
Vacancy Requirements:
- At least four (4) years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years of clinical trial research experience in field-based research in Kenya or sub-Saharan Africa. Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; – Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; Mandatory
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Mandatory
- Research experience in maternal and child health research Mandatory
- Research experience in malaria epidemiology Mandatory
- Experience working in collaboration with multiple agencies/partners or donors and Ministry of Health at National and County levels. Mandatory
- Knowledge and use of at least one statistical software package e.g. STATA, R, SPSS or SAS Skills & Competencies
- Strong project budgeting and financial management skills Skills & Competencies
- Evidence of strong report and manuscript writing skills; Skills & Competencies
- Strong supervisory and management skills Skills & Competencies
- Creativity and Innovativeness; Skills & Competencies
- Communication and reporting skills Skills & Competencies
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills Skills & Competencies
- Team player Skills & Competencies
Nurse
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtaining informed consent and enrolment of participants into study;
- Explaining study procedures to eligible participants;
- Obtains medical history and performs physical examination;
- Offers individual, group and family counseling to participants and patients;
- Confirms eligibility for all study participants;
- Conducts protocol specific tests and procedures;
- Providing project management team with regular feedback on participant recruitment;
- Do HIV counseling, testing and laboratory results interpretation;
- Verify quality of data by comparing abstracted data to source documents;
- Administer the oral cholera vaccine and perform phlebotomy;
- Record any adverse events and notify the lead clinician of the same as per protocol;
- Performs other duties as may be assigned
Vacancy Requirements:
- Must have a Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRCHN); Mandatory
- At least 3 years professional experience in epidemiological research relevant to the transmission and/or control of tropical infectious diseases; Mandatory
- Previous working experience in a multi-disciplinary team including with Ministry of health teams and community health worker teams; Mandatory
- Strong hands-on experience with current methods of epidemiology surveillance; having worked in a multidisciplinary, multi-site project will be an added advantage; Added Advantage
- Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya Mandatory
- Team player Skills & Competencies
- Excellent Communication and people skills Skills & Competencies
- Highly organized Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work under minimum supervision Skills & Competencies
Laboratory Technologists – 2 Posts
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper storage of specimen material;
- Ensure all specimens are labeled appropriately and logged in appropriately;
- Ensure proper labelling, tracking and recording of all specimens in the laboratory;
- Culture of feacal samples for isolation of bacteria;
- Biochemical characterization and identification of bacteria;
- Molecular characterization of bacteria and perform Elisa assays;
- Ensure that there are requisite supplies and procured in good time;
- Accurately enter data to computerized database in a timely manner;
- Perform regular checks of data entered on paper forms to those entered in the database;
- Respond to data queries, attend study briefs and share progress of work;
- Present weekly and monthly reports of laboratory activities;
- Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the Project Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Minimum of a Diploma in any biomedical Sciences; Mandatory
- Good English and Swahili, both spoken and written; Mandatory
- Must be able to write brief reports and keep records; Mandatory
- Must be computer literate; Mandatory
- Must be a team player. Mandatory
- Team player Skills & Competencies
- Excellent Communication and people skills Skills & Competencies
- Highly organized Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work under minimum supervision Skills & Competencies
Fieldworker – 7 Posts
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Consent study participants;
- Collect stool samples as per the protocol;
- Complete study forms and books accurately and completely;
- Ensure proper labelling and tracking of samples and accuracy before leaving the household and Clinics;
- Ensure that there are requisite supplies and procured in good time;
- Attend study field briefs and share progress of work;
- Must be flexible to work during weekends and public holidays;
- Be responsible for the study supplies and equipment’s while in the field;
- Perform any other duties assigned or delegated by the Project Coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
- Minimum of a Diploma in any Biomedical Sciences; Mandatory
- Good English and Swahili, both spoken and written; Mandatory
- Must be able to write brief reports and keep records; Mandatory
- Must be computer literate; Mandatory
- Must be a team player. Mandatory
- Team player Mandatory
- Excellent Communication and people skills Mandatory
- Highly organized Mandatory
- Ability to work under minimum supervision Mandatory
Senior Research Administrator
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of maternal health research studies, including stakeholder engagement, study setup, and field activities across multiple sites.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, including obtaining approvals, managing protocol amendments, and SAE submissions.
- Develop and review study protocols, case report forms (CRFs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Recruit, train, and supervise study staff, including clinicians and nurses, on clinical protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate participant recruitment, retention, and data completeness, providing regular feedback to Principal Investigators.
- Coordinate with data management teams to ensure data quality and resolve queries promptly.
- Organize and facilitate meetings with internal staff, external collaborators, and relevant boards/committees.
- Manage study budgets and resources, both internally and externally.
- Conduct staff performance appraisals and ensure ongoing professional development.
- Maintain excellent relationships with study participants, their communities, and all project stakeholders.
Vacancy Requirements:
- At least four (4) years relevant working experience; atleast 3 years experience in field research with maternal and child health. Mandatory
- Knowledge of guidelines/procedures on management of projects, Mandatory
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Public Health from a recognized institution, Mandatory
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Medical Sciences, epidemiology, Public Health, nursing from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- Proven experience liaising with or working closely with MOH/county health to deliver projects. Mandatory
- Proven experience in project management including use of project planner software. Mandatory
Data Masters Studentship – Kisumu & Kericho
Jobs Kenya Medical Research Institute – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources, including clinical records, laboratory results, and environmental samples.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data by conducting regular quality checks.
- Perform statistical analyses to identify patterns, correlations, and trends related to the spread of infectious diseases.
- Analyze genomic data from pathogen DNA to determine resistance patterns and identify emerging or re-emerging pathogens.
- Develop predictive models to assess risk factors for disease transmission in different regions.
- Create detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings to the reseal’ch team, health officials, and other stakeholders.
- Develop visualizations to effectively present complex data in an understandable format for non-technical audiences.
- Contribute to academic publications and conference presentations based on the study’s findings.
- Work closely with epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, and field researchers to ensure data is accurately collected and analyzed.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Be in possession of BSc. Mathematics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Data Science or any related course from a recognized institution. Mandatory
- Be familiar with conducting extensive literature reviews. Mandatory
- Strong statistical and data analysis skills, particularly in handling large datasets. Mandatory
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power Bl). Mandatory
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or R. Mandatory
- Knowledge of bioinformatics or experience in analyzing genomic data is an advantage. Added Advantage
- Understanding of epidemiological principles and public health research methodologies. Mandatory
How to Apply
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- Clinical Research Scientist – Kisumu
- Nurse
- Laboratory Technologists – 2 Posts
- Fieldworker – 7 Posts
- Senior Research Administrator
- Data Masters Studentship – Kisumu & Kericho
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.
Application Ends on: 09/12/24 5:00:00 PM
