KEMRI Clinical Research Scientist Job

Clinical Research Scientist Job, Medical Kenyan Jobs 2021, 

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya and as currently established and dully accredited to continue to operate as such under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. KEMRI’s vision is “to be a leading centre of excellence in human health research” and its mission is “to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building and service delivery”.

KEMRI seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:-

CLINICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST (PHARMACIST), KMR 5 – (1 POSITION – CCR)

 This is the entry and training grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

 The duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Implementing pre-clinical   and   clinical   research   projects   and/or   supervise designated aspects of the work;


• General diagnosis, care, treatment and provision of specialized clinical care for study participants;


• Assist in carrying out fieldwork and pre-clinical and clinical experimental procedures;


• Carry out experimental and/or developmental work;


• Contributing to interpretation and validation of results


• Conduct community diagnosis, care and treatment during Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities;


• Assist in organization of the internal scientific seminars;


• Guiding visiting scientific students /students on attachment


• Maintaining the scientific pre-clinical and clinical facility

Qualifications

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields;- Medicine and surgery, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;


• Proficiency in computer application; and


• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

c)  Key Skills and Competences

•  Planning and Organizational skills;


• Communication and reporting skills;


• Interpersonal skills;


• Creativity and Innovativeness;


• Critical thinking skills


• Team

Terms of Employment: Employment is for one (1) year contract, as per KEMRI Human Resource Policy and Procedures Manual with a probation period for the first three (3) months.

The following will be required during the interviews:- Certificate of good conduct, Higher Education Loans Board compliance certificate, KRA Tax compliance certificate, Credit Reference Bureau clearance certificate, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission clearance.

Kindly attach your cv, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

How to Apply

All the applications to be done through KEMRI Website www.kemri.org/careers – E-Recruitment Portal on or before 23rd   December 2021 latest 5.00 p.m.

Please visit the KEMRI web site www.kemri.org for more details on the advertisement.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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