Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI Job Vacancies/Employment Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Blue/Green card and CRFs are entered in to the electronic databases (OpenMRS, Clinic data works, NCD).
• Pull pre-programmed reports from Open MRS on a weekly basis and send it to the supervisors every Friday.
• Compile weekly Blue/Green card and NCD card data entry report and send it to the supervisors.
• Pull the weekly retention report and share with the Retention coordinator.
• Support in correction of frequent data errors identified by the data coordinator.
• Update the appointment tracking databases.
• Making initial contacts with potential study subjects and introducing them to the study. Recruit and obtain informed consent from study subjects.
• Manage calendar of appointments under supervision of study clinician.
• Filing and maintaining study documents as Patient files in the CCC.
• Deliver reminders of appointment dates to study participants.
• Trace study participants.
• Ensuring proper documentation on all the study CRFs as well the MOH forms and Registers.
• Maintaining and uploading study data on a daily basis under supervision of data officer. Accurate and prompt study documentation.
• Transport Reimbursement for the participant
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Community Development or related fields
• Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications (Skype); experience with qualitative data management software (Dedoose, Atlas Ti, NVivo, other) an added advantage.
• Prior experience with research data collection.
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE
• Experience in both Quantitative and Qualitative research
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people
• Prior knowledge of Health Management Information Systems is desired
• Must have good interpersonal skills, flexible and a team player.
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid driving license) will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing study specific assays, viral loads, UECs, CBC, CD4 count Malaria tests, Blood sugar, microscopy etc
• Conducting screening and diagnostic tests for priority conditions in accordance with established protocols.
• Sample collection and handling: DBS for viral sequencing (VS) and pharmacokinetics (PK), Phlebotomy whole blood for viral load analysis and Infant DBS for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis, Hair samples preparation and storage etc
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment’s
• Ensuring appropriate Laboratory Waste segregation and management
• Accurate reporting of lab results within acceptable turnaround time.
• Perform laboratory ART assays as per the study protocol
• Must participate in EQA Proficiency testing scheme
• Ensures adequate quality assurance measures with respect to reagents, equipment, and samples are observed
• Safe maintenance of accurate laboratory documents and Logs
• Work professionally and observe relevant ethical standards, competence, accountability and integrity
• Generate daily summary reports in real time
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from KMTC or recognized training institution.
• Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
• Trained on Good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP)
• Previous experience in a busy HIV laboratory
• Experience in rapid antibody HIV testing and counseling skills
• Experience in community work
• Proficiency in the use of data collection tools such as REDcAP, ODK and COMMCARE
• Experience in viral load sample collection and management
• Laboratory Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Knowledge of commodity management
• Experience in Rapid Diagnostic Test for Malaria, and Blood sugar
• Ability to work extra hours in the rural Migori County
• Enthusiasm for community-based development work.
• Natural ability to multitask, innovative, and work with others as a team to achieve objectives and resolve challenges

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-screening, screening, enrollment and follow up of participants
• Identifying symptomatic participants indicating potential malaria infection and conducting testing using gene-deletion RDTs.
• Assisting in the distribution of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for priority conditions to participants.
• Providing guidance on the proper use of home-based RDTs and ensuring participants understand when to contact the CHW or research team.
• Carry out QA/QC of study CRFs and source docs and resolve queries that may arise.
• Counsel participants on adherence to study products
• Laboratory results interpretation and participant management accordingly
• Perform projection and orders of the required testing commodities in liaison with the health center staff and account for their use
• Establish and maintain good relationships with participants to foster study retention.
• Literacy in multiple Microsoft-based computer applications
• Take history from study participants and carry out clinical services and procedures.
• Document all aspects of study participant care and maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Collect, prepare and store research samples and specimen;
• Filling case report forms including electronic data capture and ensure data confidentiality;
• Data Collection and involvement in field activities;
• Ensure good retention of study participants
• Completing medical referrals appropriately
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery;
• Registration Certificate from the Clinical Officers’ Council;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage
• Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving institution vehicles as authorized;
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems;
• Maintain records of vehicles;
• Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle;
• Overseeing the safety of the passengers and or goods therein;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle;
• Ensuring adherence to or observations of traffic laws; and
• Reporting any incidents to the police and/or the office immediately they occur.
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D+ or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
• At least four years of continuous professional driving experience, two of which must be with a governmental or a non-governmental organization
• Passed the Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III;
• Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Kiswahili.

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on;

• Study Data management and filling
• Updating participant link log
• Labeling data room, logs, books and files
• The archival process of study data and ensuring proper storage and maintenance of the same
• Setting up databases and systems
• Updating study databases
• Screening, enrolment and follow up files for daily schedules
• QA/QC of electronic Case report forms (eCRFs), chart notes and name charts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Development of study analysis plan.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, mathematical sciences or any other related field and within 1 year following university graduation
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a focus on quality and innovation
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on:

• Hardware and software maintenance
• Data Recovery and Back up method
• Installation and configuration of authorized soft wares to the study Desktops and laptops
• Data and study system backups
• Trouble shooting PCs malfunction
• Resolving Internet downtime

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or relevant field
• Must be flexible and willing to undertake other duties
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail

Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be trained on;

• Imprest reconciliations and management
• Petty cash management
• Bank reconciliations
• Budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
• Preparation of reports
• Payments for vendors
• Management of contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers
• Asset register management
• Inventory management
• Procurement processes and tracking of supplies

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree (Finance/Accounting option), Business administration or equivalent
• CPA (II) or Equivalent
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software packages
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge and experience in Procurement and supplies
• Good presentation skill

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of study design and goals, and ensure that the study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mobilize eligible participants for the interviews and FGDs
• Work closely with the study coordinators to prepare weekly interview and FGD schedules
• Conduct qualitative interviews among participants
• Assist in transcription and translation of the collected data
• Provide regular progress reports to the study coordinators
• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities
• Participate in regular research team meetings
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and any other relevant persons
• Other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public health or Social-Science-related field.
• Knowledge in facility and community entry strategies
• Knowledge in interviewing health workers and manager
• Knowledge in cleaning and coding, developing codebooks
• Knowledge working with Dedoose software
• Knowledge in tobacco cessation projects
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Swahili
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to travel and interview participants at a time and place of their convenience

Key Responsibilities:

• Transcribe and translate (if necessary) audio files and submit typed transcripts including interview summary notes to the study Social Scientist in a timely manner
• Reviewing transcripts for any spelling, grammar or formatting errors, as well as other inconsistencies
• Debrief with social science team on a regular basis
• Adhering to confidentiality guidelines and respecting sensitive information
• Ensure that data quality assurance procedures are strictly adhered to
• Participate in planning meetings and scheduled conference calls with Social Scientist and study partners
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (preferably Anthropology or Sociology) from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum 1-year experience in public health research
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and translate Dholuo language
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Willingness to reside in field study site.
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Key Responsibilities:

• Searching for literature in electronic databases and other sources.
• Extracting data or information from selected primary studies using recommended tools.
• Resolving data discrepancies identified during data extraction and cleaning up of data sets.
• Quality assessment of included studies.
• Conducting preliminary meta-analyses under the guidance of the PI.
• Participate in the preparation and review of manuscript(s) for peer-review submission.
• Any other duties assigned by the Principal investigator.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines :- Biomedical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or any other human health science from a recognized Institution;
• Have at least one year of experience in public health research;
• Have experience with evidence synthesis, data collection /or meta-analysis;
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Planning skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical management of study participants
• Specifically provide reproductive health inclusive of contraceptive services
• Provide HIV testing and counselling to study participants enrolled in clinical trials
• Provide HIV nursing care to study participants enrolled in HIV clinical trials
• Obtains consent from participants for various studies
• Obtains medical history and performs physical examination
• Offers individual, group and family counseling to participants and patients
• Confirms eligibility for all study participants
• Completes and handles all CRF queries
• Completes interviewer administered questionnaires
• Conducts protocol specific tests and procedures
• Phlebotomy, specimen processing
• Does HIV counseling, testing and lab results interpretation
• Responds to participant’s calls.
• Community sensitization in order for recruitment purposes of study participants
• Retention activities-follow up of participants in need of close monitoring and review together with visit reminders via phone calls
• Development and training of SOPs
• Record any adverse events, pregnancy and notify the lead clinician of the same as per protocol
• Conduct procedures required as per research protocol in compliance with good clinical practice
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor

Vacancy Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
• Training in HIV/AIDS counseling and testing
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or related field
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Team player
• Excellent Communication and people skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to work without supervision
• At least two (2) years’ experience as a nurse in a busy health facility
• At least one (1) year experience working in a busy HIV care clinic
• Experience providing reproductive health services
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable
• Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the laboratory Director in the overall direction of the Clinical Research Centre Laboratory.
• Responsible for assisting the Director in the design and implementation of the Quality management program.
• Ensuring that the laboratory produces quality clinical results by directly participating in testing and supervising.
• Responsible for supervising all the laboratory functions including but not limited to clinical laboratory SOP development and maintenance, proficiency testing, phlebotomy (policy and procedure).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all clinical laboratory related issues, results, interpretation and logistics.
• Responsible for developing and facilitating a good management structure within the laboratory.
• Conducting protocol for specific laboratory tests & procedures
• Writing and implementing an analytical laboratory plan for newly implemented research and/or clinical studies
• Management of overall in charge of shipments- by obtaining permission from ERC & MOH and Liaises with couriers and Seattle for shipment of samples.
• Liaising with Clinic on matters related to the study and promoting Lab – Clinic interface.
• Responsible for the coordination of all regulatory and compliance activities and training requirements for the laboratory.
• Oversee annual review of lab SOPs & initiate updates as needed; collect signatures and maintain inventory of archived documents.
• Managing the QA program including EQA and IQC.
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
• Maintaining laboratory records, data management and good documentation practices.
• Preparing duty Rota and ensures all sections are adequately covered.
• Conducting lab staff performance and appraisals, orientation and training new employees on Human subject, GCP.
• Supervising laboratory technologists in the collection, processing and storage of samples.
• Ensures adherence to study protocols and proper handling of bio-hazardous materials.
• Coordinating collaborations with other laboratories
• Serves as liaison to internal and external investigators and collaborators.
• Ensures on-going integrity of laboratory samples by overseeing all handling and repository projects while assuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols and to timelines.
• Advising the laboratory director on technical issues within the laboratory.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related discipline.
• A Masters’ Degree in a Science related field.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy clinical research laboratory.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in management position
• Experience in carrying out laboratory testing for research and/or clinical trials.
• Experience in usage of Laboratory information Management systems (LIMS)
• Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent execution of research projects
• Trained on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Experience in laboratory audit processes
• Must have an aptitude for technical problem solving
• Ability to effectively supervise laboratory staff, interns and students on attachment in the laboratory.
• Good communication and management skills
• Knowledge of basic word processing and basic statistical skills of analyzing laboratory data and evaluation of quality control laboratory data

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate community engagement with key stakeholders in the community
• Guide the development of research participant recruitment and retention strategies and implementation
• Set goals and metrics to ensure effective implementation of community engagement and recruitment strategies
• Coordinate activities to improve community research literacy
• Coordinate community advisory group activities for research
• Represent PHRD in stakeholder forums and community initiatives

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health,Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, Community Development, Anthropology or other relevant degree.
• Knowledge of STI, HIV/AIDS
• Basic HIV counseling skills are desirable
• Basic IT and social media skills
• Knowledge of Good Participatory Practice (GPP) guidelines is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the research management team
• Manage and track various study calendar
• Provide logistical support for workshops and project meetings
• Prepare reports and power point presentations
• Manage and organize documents
• Manage travel
• Support with online applications and analyses when needed
• Assist in keeping track of study activities against target milestones
• Assist the Principal Investigators in preparing study implementation reports.
• Assist the Principal Investigators in their day-to-day study implementation activities
• Assist in regulatory submissions.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Business Administration or any related field
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good computer skills and ability to work on different applications
• Mature and self-motivated
• High Integrity and confidentiality
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Team Player
• At least two (2) years of experience.