Pharmaceutical Technologist – Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Dispensing
prescribed medications and pharmaceutical preparations
- Verifying
and maintaining information relating to patients
- Ordering
and recording of drugs and other supplies;
- Verifying
and maintaining records relating to patients;
- Custody
and storing of drugs;
- Ensuring
that the working environment meets the stipulated requirements
- Prepare
pharmacy/drugs monthly reports
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma
in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a recognized
institution; Mandatory
- Registration
Certificate issued by the Pharmacy and Poisons board;
Mandatory
- Good
Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) – Added
advantage Added Advantage
- Proficiency
in computer application Mandatory
- Communication
skills Mandatory
- Interpersonal
skills Mandatory
- Team
player Mandatory
Assistant Coordinators – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist
in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures
(SOPs) for all study procedures
- Create
training schedules for the study, track and create reports on outcomes of
all training and maintain training records for the company.
- Establishing
strategic partnerships with the relevant stakeholders for research,
training, innovations and technology
- Monitoring
and evaluating implementation of the study
- Support
in Writing manuscripts, reports and translating research findings
- Assist
in the disseminating and translating research findings for evidence-based
policy formulations and implementation
- Assist
in planning and coordination of meetings for both internal project staff
and external collaborators
- Host/participate
in scheduled conference calls with the international study partners.
- Participate
in development of research proposals in the relevant research thematic
area
- Conduct
participants trainings
- Gather
and evaluate information from participants and management on previous
training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.
- Inform
participants on scheduled training and track their progress.
- Recommend
training materials and methods, order and maintain training equipment and
facilities and manage the budget set for training
- Any
other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor
of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Mandatory
- Masters
of Medicine, Masters of Public Health or equivalent will be added
advantage Added Advantage
- Experience
in women’s health -obgyn / adolescents -women and children’s health
preferable Mandatory
- Training
in education/ curriculum development/ strategy / project and program
implementation desirable Desirable
Procurement Officer – Nairobi at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist
in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good
procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing
standards and costing
- Draft
an appropriate service level agreement to properly evaluate the
performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
- Work
with departmental heads to determine procurement needs, quality and
delivery requirements.
- Responsible
for order placement timing, supply / demand alignment, material
replenishment and supplier performance
- Maintain
contracts with vendors
- Review
inventory and update as required
- Receive
orders from various departments
- Initiate
and keep track of orders
- Receive,
inspect and distribute orders
- Reconcile
or resolve order discrepancies with supplies.
- Monitor
delivery times to ensure they are on time
- Any
other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor
Degree in supply chain management or a procurement related
degree Mandatory
- Previous
experience as a Procurement Officer, or similar role
Desirable
- Computer
literacy qualification is essential. Desirable
- Proven
ability to utilize and develop computerized spreadsheets and word
processing applications Desirable
- Procurement
Software and Asset Software experience is essential.
Desirable
- Independent
self-starter with attention to detail Desirable
- Possesses
integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential
records Desirable
Psychiatric Nurses – Kisumu – 3 Posts at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop,
review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Sensitize
the community/health facilities teams on the study.
- Respond
to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in
consultation with the study coordinator.
- Screen
and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent
administration per study protocol.
- Administer
study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and
perform quality checks before submitting the data.
- Maintain
documentation of all study activities as per study standard operating
procedures.
- Participate
in multidisciplinary case reviews for PPWH who do not respond to
intervention.
- Provide
appropriate referral for non-intervention study participants with high CMD
scores per protocol.
- Follow-up
participants to ensure study visits are conducted in a timely manner.
- For
study participants on medication, monitor and update the psychiatrist and
MDT on progress.
- Ensure
participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
- Interact
with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for
research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding
participants’ confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting
their well-being
- Prepare
daily updates, weekly and monthly progress reports, adverse event reports,
serious adverse event reports as required.
- Provide
supervision to mentor mothers to ensure implementation of the
interventions and attend all study related meetings.
- Collaborate
closely with other members of the research team-Behavioural Care officers,
Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff,
and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
- Any
other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Diploma
in Nursing (KRCHN) from an accredited institution.
Mandatory
- Current
licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the relevant
jurisdiction. Mandatory
- Certified
training in psychiatry from an accredited institution.
Mandatory
- Experience
working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research
capacity. Mandatory
- Strong
knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based
treatments. Mandatory
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
effectively in a team environment. Mandatory
- Attention
to detail, organization, and time management skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment
to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in
research. Skills & Competencies
- Strong
analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills. Skills &
Competencies
- Ability
to work with multi-skilled teams. Skills &
Competencies
- Analytical
and report writing skills Skills & Competencies
Behavioral Care Manager – Kisumu – 3 Posts at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop,
review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Sensitize
the community/health facilities teams on the study- Provide health
education on PMTCT, stigma, IPV, and CMD self-care to participants.
- Respond
to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in
consultation with the study coordinator.
- Screen
and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent
administration per study protocol.
- Administer
study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and
perform quality checks before submitting the data.
- Use
the Decision Support Electronic Health Record (DSEHR) system to prioritize
participant care and monitor participants’ progress throughout the study.
- Lead
the multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews for study participants and
keep the MDT team up to date on participant progress.
- Lead
the Virtual Psychiatric review process for referred participants- by
planning with the psychiatrist for the review of participants and
presenting the case during the Virtual psychiatrist review.
- Provide
support to mentor mothers to deliver PM+ intervention to participants as
per study protocol.
- Interact
with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for
research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding
participants’ confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting
their well-being
- Collaborate
closely with other members of the research team-Psychiatric nurses, Mentor
mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and
larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
- Attend
weekly study meetings and Prepare and share reports on the progress of the
intervention.
- Perform
any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree in sociology, psychology, anthropology or a related field from a
recognized institution. Mandatory
- Previous
experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is
essential. Mandatory
- Registered
with relevant professional body. Mandatory
- Candidates
should demonstrate proficiency in data entry and management.
Mandatory
- Training
in behavioral health management is an added advantage.
Added Advantage
- Good
communication skills, both verbal and written. Mandatory
- Ability
to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Mandatory
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail. Mandatory
- Flexibility
and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Mandatory
- Empathetic
and compassionate approach to patient care. Desirable
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality and respect patient privacy.
Desirable
- Cultural
competence and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
Desirable
- Problem-solving
skills and ability to think critically. Desirable
- Commitment
to continuous professional development and learning.
Desirable
- Experience
working with electronic health records systems is an
advantage. Desirable
- Familiarity
with evidence-based practices in behavioral health management.
Desirable
- Capacity
to thrive in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.
Desirable
Data Manager – Kisumu at Kenya Medical Research – KEMRI
Key Responsibilities:
- Read
and understand the study protocol, and develop, review, and ensure
adherence to study standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with
protocol requirements
- Develop
and implement data management plans to ensure data accuracy, completeness,
and integrity by strengthening data quality systems through routinely
conducting data validation checks to flag out data queries and entry
errors, thereby fostering concurrence and accuracy across all data
collection and reporting systems
- Perform
data quality checks and generate QC reports to enable prompt correction of
discrepancies and Oversee data collection, cleaning, validation, and
storage to ensure the accuracy and completeness of study data
- Plan,
organize, and perform data quality audits; coordinate data cleaning
through monitoring and evaluation activities; and verify data accuracy
prior to the submission of all data reports
- Build
the capacity of Data Officers to effectively manage and respond to various
project data demands with competence and efficiency
- Train
the study team on data collection tools, study tracking logs, and the use
of the study database to ensure accurate and consistent data capture
- Design,
develop, review, and maintain routine and ad hoc data collection tools
including data entry forms, surveys, ODK, Excel, Epi Info, REDCap, and
other databases to ensure efficient and accurate data capture
- Design,
develop, and implement web-based and mobile health solutions to facilitate
real-time data transmission, reporting, and information sharing
- Support
the setup and maintenance of data-related hardware and network systems to
ensure seamless data access, storage, and transmission
- Develop
and implement project data mining scripts to automate data accuracy checks
and generate reports on identified inconsistencies
- Ensure
the monthly Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and performance dashboards
are well-developed and aligned with project needs and integrated into the
Decision Support and Electronic Health Records (DSEHR) system to enhance
data-driven decision-making
- Establish
and maintain a secure, organized database for longitudinal cohort study
data to support accurate storage and retrieval of patient and project
information.
- Ensure
all data storage and handling practices comply with the Data Protection
Act, 2019, including data confidentiality, restricted access, and proper
documentation from the onset of data entry and storage
- Ensure
project data and all related documents are securely stored in the
designated physical or electronic repository mechanisms in accordance with
organizational data governance policies
- Regularly
update and back up the study database to prevent data loss and ensure
continuous availability and integrity of data
- Prepare
reports, dashboards, and visual summaries of project results using Power
BI, Excel, Tableau, and other data visualization tools, and perform
statistical analyses to derive meaningful insights from longitudinal data
- Ensure
timely and accurate preparation and submission of project monitoring
reports, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, Data Safety
Monitoring Board (DSMB), and sponsor reports, in alignment with reporting
schedules and sponsor requirements
- Assist
in the preparation of data summary slides and visual presentations for
donors and project team meetings to support evidence-based discussions and
decision-making
- Ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards for data
management and Attend to ad hoc data requests as may arise from time to
time
- Collaborate
with other members of the research team- Behavioral Care officers, Mentor
mothers, Psychiatric nurses, data team, principal investigators, health
facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff
- Perform
any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time to support
project objectives and data management functions
Vacancy Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, Biostatistics or Applied Statistics or any
other related field from a recognized institution
Mandatory
- Two
years’ experience in working with Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Systems Mandatory
- Experience
using digital data collection platform Mandatory
- Training
in statistical packages/programs, preferably STATA, Excel, R and Python
and statistical analysis will be an added advantage
Added Advantage
- High
level of competency in using Microsoft, Excel, Word and
PowerPoint. Skills & Competencies
- Analytical
and report writing skills Skills & Competencies
- Presentation
skills and a good Team player Skills & Competencies
- Excellent
organizational skills, Written |& verbal communication skills ,
attention to detail and focus on quality and innovation.
Skills & Competencies
Exciting Career Opportunities at KEMRI
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is seeking
passionate and dedicated professionals to join its dynamic team in advancing
cutting-edge research and public health solutions. We have a range of openings
— from early post-doctoral researchers to community trackers — across various
locations including Kilifi and Kisumu. These roles offer a unique opportunity
to contribute to impactful research projects in genomics, bioinformatics,
serosurveillance, and more.
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