Research Project Physician at Kenyatta National Hospital
Lifecourse Project
Employment OpportunityLifecourse Study is a project on adherence to antiretroviral medication based in Kenyatta National Hospital wishes to recruit for the position outlined below in one of their sites in Mombasa.
The terms of employment are for 1 year renewable contract based on performance.
Research Project Physician (Mombasa)
1 Post
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution, and be registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
They must also have training and certification in Human Subjects Protection and Good Clinical Practice.
A minimum of one (1) year of work in human subjects research, including management of clinical trials with external monitoring, is required.
Applicants must also have experience with pelvic speculum examinations, collection of specimens for STI diagnosis, and management of STIs according to both syndromic guidelines and directed treatment based on diagnostics.
Experience with antiretroviral therapy initiation, continuation, and regimen switching is also required.The successful applicant will be responsible for clinical care of patients, supervision of clinic staff, collection and analysis of data, coordination of external monitoring visits, presentation of results at conferences, and writing of research papers.
S/he must be able to work with minimal supervision and be ready to work long hours when necessary.Send application documents as an attachment to Lifecoursestudy@gmail.com.
They should include:1. Application letter addressed to Principal Investigator, Lifecourse Study, Kenyatta National Hospital
2. Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their daytime telephone and e mail contacts.
3. Scanned copies of relevant certificatesTo reach us not later than 08th July 2013.
