Medical Officer/Site Principal Investigator Tuberculosis Clinical Trial Consortium (TBTC) Job: KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Opening date 11 December 09
Vacancy No. K188/12/09

Program description:

The KEMRI/CDC program has expanded considerably in its research and program support activities.

This program is a collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other organizations and donors.

It involves conducting research and programmatic support for activities related to malaria, HIV, tuberculosis and other diseases.

Due to its continued growth in the area of clinical research, the Tuberculosis Research Branch has the following vacancy.

Position: Medical Officer/Site Principal Investigator for the Tuberculosis Clinical Trial Consortium (TBTC)

(1 position)
MR 11(Job Group p)

Location: Nyanza Provincial General Hospital

Reports To: TB Branch Chief Tuberculosis Research Branch / CDC Atlanta Division of TB Elimination TBTC investigators

Language: Proficiency in written and verbal English. Fluency in Kiswahili. (Fluency in dholuo an advantage).

Essential Qualifications;

• Education: Masters degree Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in out-patient/in-patient settings, emphasis on TB or HIV added advantage
• Registered with the Kenya Medical Board
• At least 1 year supervisory experience
• Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent communication skills
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical research setup
• Experience managing TB and/or HIV
• Experience with TB related research
• Additional years of supervision; Experience supervising a research project
• Computer literacy in Microsoft office suite, Proficiency in Excel, Access or other database application, and internet research
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients verbally and in writing
• Must be flexible to work within the existing structure
• Ability and commitment to spend at least 50% time doing field work

Position Summary:

• Incumbent will be the local Principal Investigator of the TBTC studies and will have an oversight of the medical, clinical and nursing teams in the execution of the medical requirements of clinical trial protocols evaluating different TB drugs and TB drug regimens.
  
• S/He will supervise the administration of the investigational product and be able to respond to medical emergencies if they occur.
  

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervise clinical personnel at multiple locations Kisumu/Siaya/Rarieda Districts
2. Develop an in-depth understanding of the study designs and goals, and ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with study protocols and all regulatory requirements according to Good Clinical Practice
3. Author the clinical SOPs for the study
4. See patients and perform physical exams and medical evaluation as needed
5. Attend to and give expert opinion on study patients in hospital and out patient facilities and oversee daily care
6. Make diagnoses and decisions to admit patients according to study protocol
7. Oversee use of study drugs to the research participants
8. Accurately complete and check all study documents
9. Identify, report, and document adverse events and serious adverse events.
10. Develop protocols for execution and respond to reviewer and ethical review committee suggestions
11. Provide medical advice and respond to clinical queries from the study staff, and to questions about the study posed by participants and others.
12. Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel
13. Report problems encountered during the study to designated personnel
14. Participate in analysis and write up of study results
15. Perform any other duties as assigned by the TB Branch Chief and/or trial investigators

Terms of Employment:

A six 1 year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service. Probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary negotiable within grade and allowance depending on education, experience and demonstrated competence.

Applications Must include the following:

• Cover letter (Indicating position and vacancy no.)
• Current résumé with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Copies of certificates and testimonials

Applications are due no later than: 24th December 09.

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.

Or e-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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