Study Coordinator - Bungoma at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

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;

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience    Mandatory
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine;    Mandatory
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine such as Anaesthesia, Oral Health, ENT, Pediatrics, Lung/Skin, Orthopedics, Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, dermatoenerology, Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery from a recognized institution;    Mandatory
• Master’s Degree in Public health will be added advantage    Mandatory
• Membership to a relevant professional body;    Mandatory
• Additional training in clinical trials management/ project management related field and research ethics is an added advantage    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license where applicable    Mandatory
• Aleast five years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage.    Mandatory
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice”, “Human Subjects Protection” and ICH training skill; and Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical trial regulations    Mandatory
• Proficiency in computer application skills.    Mandatory
• Has a good understanding of role of micronutrients in human health    Mandatory
• Ability to speak local dialect will be added advantage    Mandatory
• Carrying out clinical trials    Mandatory
• Building staff capacity through mentorship and effective leadership in the management of clinic activities    Mandatory
• Communication Skills    Mandatory
• Interpersonal Skills    Mandatory
• Team player    Mandatory