Medical Officer

Medical Officer

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement pre-clinical and clinical research projects and/or supervise assigned components of the work.
  • Provide general diagnosis, care, treatment, and specialized clinical services to study participants.
  • Develop study-related tools, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials; train study staff; conduct medical evaluations for participants meeting criteria for Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI), and ensure timely reporting of such events.
  • Conduct medical assessments of children experiencing serious adverse events and ensure prompt reporting in accordance with study protocols.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of study design and objectives, and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide expert clinical care and consultation for study participants in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Organize and lead Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, and facilitate discussions with clinical and nursing teams.
  • Foster collaborative and professional working relationships with non-study staff within health facilities.
  • Work closely with the Principal Investigator to address monitoring and audit findings, and implement approved recommendations.

Vacancy Requirements:

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.    Mandatory
  • Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.    Mandatory
  • Prior experience in Clinical Research will be an added advantage.    Added Advantage  
  • Planning and Organizational skills;    Mandatory
  • Communication and reporting skills;    Mandatory
  • Interpersonal skills;    Mandatory
  • Creativity and Innovativeness;    Mandatory
  • Critical thinking skills    Mandatory
  • Team player.    Mandatory

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00946?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 04/29/26 5:00:00 PM

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