NGO Jobs in Kenya - HjF International

HjF

Medical Research International Inc1. Laboratory Technologist (1

position)
 

Job

Summary: The Laboratory

Technologist will be responsible for carrying out tests for diagnosis and

clinical management of illness, determining eligibility for enrolment and,

monitoring safety of interventions for individuals participating in AFRICOS

Study / clinical trials.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma
  
  in Medical Laboratory sciences, or related field from a recognized
  
  institution.


• At
  
  least 2 years experience in a busy clinical / research laboratory.


• Must
  
  be registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologist & Technicians
  
  Board (KMLTTB).

Major

duties and responsibilities:

• Perform
  
  a variety of non-complex, automated and manual tests and examinations in
  
  the clinical laboratory.


• Calibrate
  
  equipment using known solutions; verifies quantitative results exercising
  
  quality control procedures. Ensures proper storage and disposition of
  
  reagents and supplies within WRP Kisumu Clinical Laboratories.


• Ensure
  
  quality and timeliness of patients test results by investigating problems
  
  involving specimen collection, results reporting and turnaround time.


• Assist
  
  with implementation of new study protocols, new instrumentation, new
  
  methodology and training as needed.


• Maintains
  
  adequate communications with the clinical staff regarding laboratory
  
  testing results; responding to and reporting critical values in a timely
  
  manner.


• Provide
  
  input as required for updating and implementing laboratory procedures and
  
  Standard Operation Procedures.


• Follow
  
  all laboratory procedures including safety guidelines with regard to
  
  choice of technique, handling of equipment, the use of personal protective
  
  equipment and awareness of blood borne pathogens within Kisumu clinical
  
  Laboratories.


• Demonstrate
  
  cooperative attitude in relationships with coworkers and other personnel
  
  within WRP.


• Provide
  
  timely and informed input to the Laboratory Manager in all matters
  
  concerning laboratory procedures.


• Maintain
  
  confidentiality of patients, patient results and project operations within
  
  Kisumu Clinical Laboratories.

• Hard
  
  working, diligent and ready to work in a multidisciplinary environment


• Ability
  
  to work independently and write summary report of work done


• Good
  
  problem solving skills, awareness of own limitations and strong personal
  
  motivation


• Good
  
  knowledge of laboratory documentation, record keeping and inventory
  
  management


• Ability
  
  to develop, write and execute laboratory standard operating procedures
  
  (SOP) and other laboratory protocols.


• Knowledge
  
  of Bio-safety/Bio-security principles and guidelines


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills.


• Must
  
  be flexible and willing to work long hours and alternating shifts.


• Basic
  
  computer application skills

2. Clinical Officer (1

position)
 

Job

Summary: The

holder of this position will serve as the Clinician for the “African Cohort

Study (AFRICOS) study being conducted by the Walter Reed Project (KEMRI/WRP) in

conjunction with the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

in Kisumu through the Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International,

Inc (HJFMRI). 

The

AFRICOS study clinician will be primarily responsible for the overall conduct

of the study under the auspices of the AFRICOS Principal Investigator (PI) and

overall AFRICOS study Coordinator based at the KEMRI/WRP HIV program in Kisumu.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate
  
  in pre-study training and familiarization with study protocols and
  
  procedures in order to ensure compliance with study protocols and
  
  regulatory requirements.



• Briefing,
  
  consenting, screening, clinical evaluation and follow up of study
  
  volunteers.


• Maintaining
  
  adequate and accurate progress notes and source documents by supervising
  
  proper storage of study documents i.e. study logs and volunteer source
  
  documents(CRFs) in the clinic.


• Responding
  
  to questions from QA staff (during Teleconference (TCON) meetings) and
  
  provide technical guidance on clinical questions as pertains to the study.


• Guiding
  
  and assisting the data team on answering of queries (clinical) from DCAC.


• Identifying
  
  and informing the medical officer and the PI cases of emergent and non
  
  emergent referral.


• Responsible
  
  for daily clinical evaluation of volunteers admitted at referral hospitals


• Oversight
  
  of the after hours team-ensuring that all evaluations are done per study
  
  protocol.


• Compiling
  
  and sending of daily morning reports to PI and associate investigators
  
  attached to specific studies.


• First
  
  on -call during the study


• Doing
  
  follow up visits in the field as may be deem necessary and Coordinate
  
  weekly adherence sessions and organize field worker home visits to ARV
  
  defaulters to strengthen and improve ART (HAART) adherence.


• Reviewing
  
  or participating in the development of study specific procedures.


• Coordinate
  
  and facilitate linkages in the study i.e. internal between clinical,
  
  laboratory and data departments and across other clinics i.e. TB clinic,
  
  nutritional clinic and external clinics( medical and surgical outpatient
  
  clinics) for enhanced patient care and smooth running of the study.


• Coordinate
  
  Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings as appropriate to enhance patient
  
  care.


• Coordinate
  
  and facilitate provision of Prevention with Positives(PWP)-to prevent
  
  re-infection among positives in the study (Group A) and infection among
  
  the discordant couples(Group A and B couples).


• Facilitate
  
  and coordinate Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) on common ailments
  
  (locally and regionally) in the study-to maintain high quality patient
  
  care.


• Any
  
  other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must
  
  be a holder of at least Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery from a
  
  recognized medical training institute. Degree in clinical Medicine, Social
  
  Science or related HIV management / research fields is an added advantage.


• At
  
  least 5 years of experience in HIV care and treatment programs for large
  
  USG funded programs.


• Demonstrated
  
  experience in providing HIV care and treatment in clinical settings

• Strong
  
  organizational skills and ability to work in a diverse team as well as
  
  independently.


• Proficiency
  
  with computer application such as Word, MS Excel, and other applications.


• Excellent
  
  interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability
  
  to work under pressure and complete tasks to meet deadlines.


• Must
  
  be registered with Officers Council and/or relevant government institution

Job

Summary: The

Nurse Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with protocol development

and the development of study specific procedures for the Nursing Department;

translating study documents (including consent and assent forms), when needed;

briefing and consenting possible study participants; providing quality nursing

care for study subjects and patients in both the in- and out-patient settings;

processing admission of study volunteers and accompanying patient(s) during

transfer to other health facilities, as required.
 

Major

duties and responsibilities:

• Participating
  
  in planning for execution of AFRICOS study; serving as the Nursing point
  
  of contact for AFRICOS study when appointed to do so.


• Ensuring
  
  availability of nursing and other relevant clinic supplies; raising
  
  requisitions when needed.


• Ensuring
  
  the setting and completeness of consultation rooms.


• Preparing
  
  for and assisting with medical procedures.


• Translation
  
  of subject consent and assent forms and various subject information
  
  documents in local languages.


• Administration
  
  of informed consent to potential study participants (in English, Kiswahili
  
  or Dholuo).


• Taking
  
  and recording of vital signs and triaging ill patients for assessment.


• Document
  
  accurately, to include transcription.


• Administration
  
  of study drug and/or vaccines according to protocol; administration of
  
  routine drugs as ordered.


• Maintain
  
  safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules,
  
  and regulations.


• Maintain
  
  patients’ and participants’ confidence and protecting operations by
  
  keeping information confidential.


• Carry
  
  out all other services in relation to patient care and treatment as
  
  permitted by the Kenya Nursing Council.

• Diploma
  
  in nursing from a recognized institution.


• Must
  
  be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.


• Minimum
  
  of 2 years of progressive experience with direct clinical contact.


• Experience
  
  in Clinical Research unit preferred.

• Ability
  
  to assess and monitor patient needs and document assessment and care
  
  accurately.


• Ability
  
  to development and implement nursing care plans.


• Must
  
  be an honest and reliable person who demonstrates a high standard of
  
  nursing etiquette.


• Must
  
  be flexible, a team player and willing to work long hours and alternating
  
  shifts.


• Knowledge
  
  and understanding of research is desirable.


• Strong
  
  interpersonal and communication skills required.


• Computer
  
  knowledge and certification as an HIV counselor are desired.


• Fluent
  
  in spoken and written English and Kiswahili is essential.

Terms of employment: Renewable annual contract, with a

probation period for the first 3 months.

Duty station: The officers

will be stationed at the Walter Reed Project, Kisumu field station WRP Clinical

Research Centre, Kombewa

Applicants should submit their application letters, resume, testimonials,

copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than 31st

March 2016 to:

The Human Resource Manager
USAMRU – K/PPFAR
P.O Box 54-40100,
Kakamega Road, Kondele, Kisumu

Clearly indicate the position title on the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted