Clinical Officer Jobs at KEMRI

To be based in Thika

Job purpose

To provide support to the clinic team and ensure research participants are managed as per the study protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Clinical Officer Job Responsibilities

• Clinic based
• Clinical care services for couples, HIV-infected persons and adolescent girls and young women
• Clinical research

Qualifications for the Clinical Officer Job

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Been registered by the Clinical officers Council
• At least 3 years’ experience in in clinical management of HIV, TB and related diseases

Skills and competence

• Excellent grasp of clinical issues related to prevention, care and treatment of HIV, TB and other related conditions
• Experience in conducting gynecological examinations
• Excellent understanding of public health approach to scaling up the use of antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment and prevention
• Excellent communication and writing
• Prior clinical research experience

Terms of Employment

Employment is on a one year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

How to Apply

All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements

Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.

Must include copies of academic and professional certificates and valid licenses where applicable.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to the email address below:-

Apply to:

The Principal Investigator,

KEMRI- CCR PHRD (Thika) Project

P.O Box 19865-00202,

Nairobi.

Or email to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org

Applications are due not later than: 20th December 2017

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity; persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted