Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 29, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Research Medical Officer II
Organization: Wellcome Trust
Closing date: 10 Aug 2021

Job Purpose:
To undertake research/ clinical trials and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and programme policies in performing/overseeing clinical activities and the execution of research studies.

JOB DIMENSIONS:
The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Collaborative Research Programme (KWTRP) conducts high quality research on diseases with the highest burden in developing countries. The programme is recognised internationally within the fields of international public health, clinical tropical medicine, epidemiology and immunology. The Clinical Trial Facility (CTF) is involved in both investigator-led and externally led single and multi centre trials involving vaccines, drugs, nutritional, health systems, and behavioural interventions. The facility is responsible for overseeing the design, strategy, coordination and governance of high-quality phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials across Africa. The CTF aims to maximise opportunities for learning and training with the aim of maintaining a cadre of highly skilled and experienced staff from all disciplines. We are currently part of a consortium that aims to develop a malaria vaccine and are evaluating the vaccine in a phase 3 trial.
The Research Medical Officer II will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day clinical activities related to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine studies in infants and toddlers. Together with the Principal Investigator, the post holder will safeguard the health and welfare of the participants and ensure staff compliance with the protocol. Additionally, the post holder will perform and oversee clinical procedures and make trial-related medical decisions. He/she will work with the Principal Investigator to contribute to tasks preparatory to the project not limited to proposal/protocol development and submissions, develop a study work plan, organise and conduct training for project specific staff including higher level responsibilities for ensuring field and laboratory procedures are carried out as well as data analysis, preparation of reports and manuscripts.
The post holder will need to be self-sufficient and be able to work with minimal supervision against demanding yet, often unpredictable timelines. The post is mentally demanding and involves a high level of communication. The post holder may also be required to contribute to other linked projects.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Demonstrable active interest and/or experience in biomedical research.
• 1-3 years’ post qualification experience.
• Eligibility for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board i.e. you should have completed your internship by the time you commence the position.
• Ability to lead and work within a team.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Training and/or experience in epidemiology/public health.
• Training/ experience in literature research, critical appraisal of literature and evidence reviews.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
To apply for the above post, please use the below link:
https://jobs.kemri-wellcome.org/job-advert/research-medical-officer-ii-0

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