FACES Nyanza Study Physician Job in Suba District Kenya

Study Description: This position is supported by the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES), Research, Care and Training Program (RCTP) of the Centre for Microbiology Research (CMR), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). 

We are seeking a motivated, pro-active individual to work on the THINK2 and SToP Crypto Studies. 

THINK2 is a longitudinal observational study of individuals with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. 

SToP Crypto is a study of new combination oral therapies for early cryptococcal infection.
 

Position: Study Physician / Medical Doctor and Assistant Study Coordinator - Clinical 

Vacancy No.FN-06-01-2013
 

Location: Suba District
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will oversee daily clinical activities of the research project at two study sites, supervise the Suba District study team, and report to the principal investigators.
 

Key Requirements:
 

Education:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized university;
• Registration with the Kenya Medical and Dentists Board

Experience:

• At least one year experience with clinical research
• At least one year experience in provision of HIV care including anti-retrovirals

Other skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Fluent spoken English, Dholuo, and Kiswahili required

Key Responsibilities:

• Author, review, and ensure adherence to clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the study
• Carry out medical and neurological examinations, interpret laboratory results, perform lumbar punctures
• Dispense and manage medications
• Conduct neuropsychological testing
• Assist with data entry and verification
• Accurate and prompt study documentation, safety monitoring and follow-up of adverse events
• Manage research assistants and laboratory technologist; coordinate clinical activities at two sites
• Reports to the Principal Investigators; liaise with Assistant Study Coordinator-Administrative
• Other duties as assigned

Duration: Full time position from 1 April 2013 through 30 March 2015
 

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the study
• A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
• Name and phone number for two professional referees,
• Two letters of recommendation preferably from a previous employer,
• A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates.

The application should reach the following address below or send to HR@kemri-ucsf.org (cc: meyerac@kemri-ucsf.org) by 5 pm on 6th February 2013.
 

Human Resources Manager,
KEMRI – RCTP-FACES Program
Lumumba Health Centre
P. O Box 614-40100

Kisumu
 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.