Friday, 15 March 2013

KEMRI Clinical Officer Careers

 Medical Careers Kenya 2013.
KEMRI - RCTP Program

Program Description: 
The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and treatment program in Kenya. It is a rapidly expanding program.

The program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancies in the Partners
Demonstration Study.
This is an open-label, pilot demonstration and evaluation project of antiretroviral-based HIV-1 prevention
among high-risk discordant couples in heterosexual relationships, based at Lumumba Health Centre - Kisumu.

Position: Clinical Officer
1 Position
Vacancy No. CIS-018-03-13
Location: Kisumu, Lumumba Health Centre

Key Requirements:
Education:
    Minimum: Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery with current registration with Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
    Training in Adult ART management
    Counseling training is desirable such as VCT and CHCT
    Research experience will be an added advantage

Prior Work Experience:
    At least one year of experience preferably in a clinical research set up or Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo is an added advantage.
    Ability to work in a clinically busy, resource-challenged, and demanding environment
    Competency in using computer software applications like Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with web-based programs required.
    Having GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantage
    Good listening and writing skills.
    Must be flexible
    Previous work experience in a research clinic is required
    Working in Partners PrEP study will be an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:
    Perform clinical assessment of participants, interpret laboratory results and follow up Adverse Events.
    Carry out medical examinations including gynecological exams and prescribe medication as required to the Study participants
    Ensure participants access to standard of care
    Completing Case report forms
    Perform phlebotomy
    Consent and determine eligibility of study participants in the study
    Referral and tracking of all HIV positive participants for HAART initiation
    Reports to the Lead clinician

 Applications should include the following:

    A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current/last salary and date available to work on the project
    A copy of current registration with a professional body where applicable
    A current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
    At least two letters of reference preferably from previous employers
    Copies of academic and professional certificates
    Copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)

All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 18th March 2013.

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

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