Study Medical Officer Vacancy Announcement: KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Opening date: 8th January 2010
Vacancy No.K187/12/09

Program description:

KEMRI/CDC Program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

The Epidemiology Section of Malaria Branch, Kisumu, Kenya Field Station has an opportunity that is challenging, diverse and rewarding for a Study Medical Officer

Position: Medical Officer
(2-Positions)
MR 10 (Job Group N)

Location: Live and work within Siaya District Hospital.
Reports to: Pediatrician and Site Study Coordinator.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university.
• Experience: Experience in a clinical research setup will be an added advantage.

Desirable Qualities:

• Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands.
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients verbally and in writing.

Position Summary:

Incumbent will be part of a medical team composed of medical Officers, clinical Officers and nursing Officers in the execution of the medical requirements of the Malaria Vaccine Study (Mal-058) protocol.

This is a Clinical Trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a candidate malaria vaccine in HIV infected infants and children.

S/He will supervise the administration of the investigational product and be able to respond to medical emergencies should any occur.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Malaria Vaccine Trial study pediatrician to oversee the implementation of the medical component of Malaria Vaccine Trial (Mal-058) in Siaya
• Supervise clinical personnel at 3 other study health facilities within Siaya District
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study designs and goals, and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements
• Attend to and give expert opinion on study patients in hospital and out patient facilities
• Identify and document adverse events and serious adverse events and report to PI
• Conduct CMEs at the hospital and lead discussions with the clinical and nursing personnel
• Provide medical advice and respond to clinical queries from the study staff, and to questions about the study posed by participants and others
• Make diagnoses and decisions to admit patients according to study protocol
• Accurately complete and check all study documents
• Report problems encountered in the field to the Principal Investigator or other designated personnel
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the trial investigator’s project manager
• Authoring of the clinical SOPs for the study
• Oversee of study vaccine to the research participants

Terms of Employment: A six (6) one year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications MUST include the following:

1. Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
3. Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
4. Copies of Certificates, or Transcripts

Applications are due no later than: 5th February 2010

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578-40100,
Kisumu.

OR E-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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