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Clinical Officer At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
HealthcareFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 6, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Screen, consent, and enroll study participants who meet eligibility criteria, ensuring full adherence to ethical standards and study protocols.
  • Conduct baseline and follow-up physical examinations, and provide routine clinical care, including daily ward rounds for study participants.
  • Safely administer the investigational product in line with the approved study protocol.
  • Diagnose and manage incidental illnesses, while monitoring, documenting, and reporting any side effects related to the investigational product.
  • Make informed clinical decisions on participant admission, continued care, or referral as guided by the study protocol.
  • Review study questionnaires to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency before entry.
  • Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on clinic activities, including enrollment status, exclusions, reasons for exclusion, and follow-up plans.
  • Maintain accurate tracking of participant visits, including initial and follow-up appointments, to monitor progress and ensure proper clinic attendance.
  • Collect, label, and track biological specimens, ensuring proper handling, timely delivery to the laboratory, and support oversight of laboratory processes.
  • Conduct verbal autopsies for community deaths occurring outside the facility to ensure complete and accurate reporting.
  • Manage stock and inventory to maintain adequate and well-organized supplies at the study site.
  • Perform any additional duties assigned

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery Mandatory
  • At least three (3) years working experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting Mandatory
  • Registration certificate and valid practicing license from the relevant professional body Mandatory
  • Experience in Clinical trials will be an added advantage Added Advantage
  • Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and email communication tools. Mandatory
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Mandatory
  • Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing positively to shared goals. Mandatory

Key skills

Diploma
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Company

Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 6, 2026

Created

September 30, 2026

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