Research Medical Officer, Clinical Research Unit

• Coordinate clinical care, documentation, and study compliance for research participants with the CRU Director and Managers.
• Participate in CRU meetings, feasibility assessments, audits, monitoring, close-out, and study initiation visits.
• Review clinical and non-clinical study documents and discuss patient updates with the CRU team.
• Provide clinical care and continuous monitoring of study participants to ensure safety and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Recruit and screen participants for eligibility and manage the consenting process.
• Document all activities and visit summaries accurately and promptly according to GCP and site requirements.
• Evaluate and manage study participants by reviewing histories, conducting examinations, ordering tests, performing clinical procedures, and addressing clinical issues in collaboration with investigators.
• Report adverse reactions and protocol deviations in a timely manner following GCP and site rules.
• Liaise with consultants and departments for patient management and provide counselling and education to patients and caregivers.
• Contribute to policy development, quality improvement, patient safety activities, and research initiatives such as grants and publications.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors or managers.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board.
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• At least 2 years of post-internship experience (3 years including 1 year internship).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculations, and clinical medicine.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Preferred: CITI Good Clinical Practice and Human Subject Research training and certificates.
• Preferred: Experience in human subject therapeutic research or clinical trials involving investigational agents.
• Preferred: Clinical background in emergency medicine, oncology, neurology, or rheumatology.
• Demonstrated competency with hospital equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, compassion, respect for diversity, and ethical conduct.
• Punctuality and respect for commitments.
• Good patient care and support skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple studies and clinics simultaneously.

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