Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
This role is for a Study Doctor based in Kisumu (Job Reference K MR/ 5), employed on a Contract basis. The Doctor is responsible for the clinical implementation, execution, and scientific integrity of research studies. The role ensures rigorous protocol adherence, manages patient safety, oversees data quality, and contributes to the overall scientific output of the research program.
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.
