Job Description:

About the Job

The Study Physician will be in charge of clinical activities at the study clinic and lead the Study’s coordinating team. He/she will provide overall management of the study clinical activities ensuring they are conducted according to the protocol and GCP standards while ensuring appropriate clinical management is provided in case of adverse events. The holder of this position will also provide leadership of the study management team at the coordinating centre while maintaining close working relationships with the leadership of the study teams in the participating countries.

Responsibilities

Oversee all clinical activities at the study clinic, ensuring adherence to study protocols and ICH GCP guidelines.
Provide medical oversight for participant safety, including monitoring and reporting of adverse events.
Conduct medical assessments, examinations, and interventions as required by the study protocol.
Ensure accurate and complete medical record-keeping and source documentation.
Lead and mentor the study clinical team, ensuring high standards of patient care and research conduct.
Collaborate with the Laboratory Coordinator and other study team members to ensure seamless study operations.
Participate in the development and review of study protocols, informed consent forms, and SOPs.
Represent the study in interactions with regulatory bodies, ethical review committees, and external stakeholders.
Contribute to the analysis and interpretation of study data and preparation of scientific publications.
Maintain confidentiality of participant information and ensure ethical conduct of research.
Report to the Principal Investigator, or Trial Manager the progress, successes and challenges encountered in the clinical trials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
At least five (5) years of clinical experience, with a minimum of two (2) years in a clinical research setting.
Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS clinical management and research, with experience in Dolutegravir-based ART being an added advantage.
Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical data management systems.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and manage multiple tasks.
Be a team player with excellent communication, report writing and analytical skills.