Clinical Officer

Clinical Officer

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”

Method of Application

Interested and qualified , https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00599?utm 

Deadline: 05/22/24 5:00:00 PM

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