Vacancy announcementKemri/cdc program

Opening date: 20/04/2012                              Vacancy No: K45/04/2012                                   

Program description: This program is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.  Due to its continued growth, the in the area of epidemiology research, the HIVR Branch has the following opportunity for a medical officer to gain experience in clinical research:

POSITION: Medical Officer MR 10 (Job Group N)One Year Non-renewable Contract.

REPORTS TO: HIVR BRANCH CHIEF

LOCATION: KISUMU.

Essential Requirements:

·         Degree in Clinical Medicine & Surgery (MD or MB Chb or equivalent).

·         Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in 0ut-patien/inpatient settings.

·         Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.

·         Proficiency in written and verbal English, fluency in Kiswahili

·         Able to be based in Kisumu with up to 75% of the time in the field.

·         Excellent writing skills

·         Proven ability to work well with the public and in a team

·         Must be flexible to work within the existing structure

Desirable Qualifications

·         Experience in research, including clinical trials is an advantage

·         Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in diverse cultural environment.

·         Computer literacy in Microsoft office suite, proficiency in Excel, Access or other database application and internet research.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and resourcefulness.

·         Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.

Job Description: Provides overall medical supervision of the clinical activities, including supervision of clinical officers and nurses providing care and treatment to study participants. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: One year non-renewable Contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.  Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following:

·         Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)

·         Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address.

·         Copies of Certificates and transcripts

·         Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses

·         Contact telephone number

Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates & Transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded

Applications are due no later than: date: 3^rd May 2012 to: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or email to or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

KEMRI/CDC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER.  IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY TO . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.