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