Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

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