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Date Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and activities to conduct the study
• Perform screening & consenting, enrollment, prescription of medications and follow up of participants, including medical history, physical examination and
• Document applicable study data during all study procedures
• Clinical management of ill participants and conducting clinical procedures including venipuncture, insertion of IV cannulas and collection of biological samples when necessary
• Report any adverse events to the Study Pediatrician, PI, MO and Study Coordinator
• Ensure that all the necessary documentation pertaining to screening, enrollment, follow up, clinical processes, other specific study procedures and operations are documented in the proper manner as provided for and in conformity with good clinical and documentation practice
• Respond to and resolve queries about participants’ information documented in the study files
• Adequately respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
• Offer basic nursing care to the study participants
• Make diagnoses and decisions on patient’s management according to study protocols and the recommended national guidelines
• Arrange laboratory tests according to study protocol
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisorThis is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work underguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Vacancy Requirements:
• Diploma in clinical medicine;
• Registered and with a valid practicing license from the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya
• At least 1 years combined post-internship clinical experience (working with children)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in English and Swahili languages, both written and spoken.
• Must be willing to reside in/within the study site (the assigned Health Facilities) in Siaya County
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Experience working in a research study
• Post-basic training in pediatrics will be an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Applications MUST include the following:
• Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e–mail address
• Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
• Must include a copy of Certificate of good conduct
• Must have KRA Certificate of Tax compliance
• Must have Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Must have credit reference Bureau Certificate
All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website http://www.kemri.go.ke/e–recruitment – E–Recruitment Portal on or before 19th May 2022 latest 5.00 p.m.
Please visit the KEMRI web site http://www.kemri.go.ke for more details on the advertisement.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; WOMEN AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO RELEVANT AUTHORITY.
Only short–listed candidates will be considered.
https://www.kemri.go.ke/careers/

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