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Open Positions at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

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  • Open Jobs
    1. Study Doctor (1 Position) K MR/ 5 – Kisumu
    2. Data Manager (1 Position) K MR/ 5 – Kisumu
    3. Study Nurse (1 Position) K MR/ 5 – Kisumu
    4. Research Assistant (1 Position) K MR/ 7 – Kisumu
    5. Data Clerk (1 Position) K MR/ 8 – Kisumu
    6. Driver (1 Position) K MR/ 8 – Kisumu
    7. Administration and Operations Coordinator, (1 Position) K MR/ 5 – Kisumu
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Open Positions at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI

Study Doctor (1 Position) K MR/ 5 – Kisumu

  • Job Type Contract
  • Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Kisumu
  • Job Field Medical / Healthcare&nbsp

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Collect, verify, and accurately document demographic, clinical, and lesion measurement data (including SOC ruler-based ACTG criteria and SS3D imaging).
  • Implement and lead phased adoption of SS3D-supported lesion measurement, including provider training and transition from SOC-only measurement.
  • Train and mentor clinical staff on ACTG protocols, SS3D use, and clinical research best practices to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity.
  • Ensure participant safety, identify and manage adverse events, and coordinate with safety oversight bodies.
  • Oversee day-to-day study operations, including initiation, execution, workflow optimization, direct observation, and time-motion studies.
  • Manage data quality, including supervision of data collection and entry, accuracy checks, and quality control procedures.
  • Coordinate communication across investigators, clinical teams, external partners, and stakeholders to support implementation and dissemination.
  • Lead program evaluation activities, including usability, acceptability, feasibility assessments, and micro-costing.
  • Support research funding and scientific output through grant writing, manuscript development, and reporting to funders and regulators, plus presenting findings.
  • Oversee budget and resource management, including equipment procurement, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications:

  • MBChB or equivalent medical degree with a valid practising license
  • Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Global Health,
  • Clinical Research will be an added advantage
  • At least 2 years of demonstrated research experience in Clinical or implementation studies,
  • preferably in HIV, oncology, or infectious diseases. Ability to write, review, and contribute to
  • grant applications and secure research funding

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Method of Application

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Screen, consent, enroll, and follow up study participants, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical procedures, adverse events, and visit outcomes.
  • Provide study information, address participant questions, and support retention through scheduled clinical assessments and follow-up coordination.
  • Assist with lesion measurements, skin biopsy procedures, and safe handling of biological samples per protocol and SOPs.
  • Label, package, transport, and track samples, coordinating closely with KEMRI and
  • Washington University laboratories for receipt, storage, and shipment documentation.
  • Record participant data in CRFs and study databases accurately and promptly, ensuring data quality through collaboration with the Data Manager.
  • Maintain secure, organized clinical and research records in compliance with protocol requirements.
  • Support qualitative research activities, including planning, recruitment, transcription, and secure data handling.
  • Participate in study operations with the clinical and data management team, providing weekly progress updates on recruitment, follow-up, and data entry.
  • Assist in resource management including supply procurement, inventory control, and basic financial/budget tracking.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory documents to relevant ethics and oversight bodies, including amendments, safety reports, and deviations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Master’s in public health, Nursing and related courses is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of research experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable

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