Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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• Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely drive project vehicles as assigned for study activities by the study leadership
  • Carry out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving ensuring good condition of all parts and valid maintenance and service status.
  • Ensure maximum security of vehicle and all their accessories.
  • Ensure safety of passengers and cargo in the vehicle during transportation
  • Monitor condition and performance of vehicle and promptly and timely report requirements to study administrator.
  • Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
  • Maintain record of movements and status of vehicles assigned to them
  • Submit reports on vehicles as required by the study administrator
  • Report any accidents and incidents experienced to the administrator in a timely way.
  • Transport staff members to various participants for study activities.
  • Assist in purchase, delivery and distribution of study supplies as needed
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the study leadership.

  Vacancy Requirements:

  • KCSE School Certificate or equivalent    Mandatory
  • Valid Driving License class BCE    Mandatory
  • Certificate of Defensive Driving Course will be added advantage.    Added Advantage
  • Current Certificate of Good Conduct Required.    Mandatory
  • At least five years proven experience as a safe driver on highways.    Mandatory
  • Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles.    Mandatory
  • Must be a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and can follow instructions.    Mandatory
  • Good eyesight, neat and good interpersonal skills    Mandatory
  • Good knowledge of the local community and traffic rules    Mandatory
    • Good clinical practice in a research environment
    • Administering study survey tools
    • Consenting of study participants
    • Conducting study procedures with the study staff, which includes, but not limited to: anthropometric measurements, performing ultrasonography and any other outcome measures as stipulated in the study Standard Operating Procedures
    • Organizing CMEs in the study sites.
    • Work with the community health promoters and the nurses in the Maternal and Child Health department to execute the required study procedures
    • Proper record keeping and filling of study documents
    • Any other skills as deemed necessary by the study leadership

    Vacancy Requirements:

    • Diploma of degree in community health Nursing and midwifery    Mandatory
    • Recently qualified but not longer than 2 years after graduation or internship    Mandatory
    • Valid practicing license that is up to date    Mandatory
    • Registered with the Nursing council of Kenya    Mandatory
    • Willing to live and work in Migori    Mandatory
    • Passionate about maternal and child health and community health nursing    Mandatory
    • Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills on human subject’s research    Mandatory
    • Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity    Mandatory
    • Willingness to learn    Mandatory
    • Ability to work as part of a team    Mandatory
    • Respectful and professional    Mandatory

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