Clinical Officer - Peadiatric TB/Pneumonia: - Ref: No. COPTB8/09
Tenure: 1 (one) Year in the 1st instance
Evaluaton: after 3 months
Reports to : Study Principle Investogator
Department: Clinical
Location: Kilifi/Mombasa
salary Grade: 4.8- 4.15(Ksh 73,706-93775) depending on qualification and expereince
Summary
The position holder will work closely with the principal investigator and clinical team to provide clinical care and collect research data.
Description
The position holder will be part of a team based at Kilifi District Hospital. There may be an opportunity for the post holder to spend some or all of their time working in Mombasa as part of a collaboration at Coast Provincial Hospital, and while there is no guarantee that individual preferences will be accommodated, shortlisted candidates with a strong preference to work either in Kilifi or Mombasa are encouraged to state this preference at interview.
Key responsibilities
· To provide high quality clinical care for children with TB, pneumonia, and other common childhood conditions
· To participate in data collection for research
· To actively participate in clinical audit, opportunities for continuing medical education such as seminars, and staff training
· To take an active role working with other clinicians and scientists in a TB/pneumonia research group
· Plus any ad hoc tasks as and when required by the Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Preference will be given to Candidates who demonstrate the following :-
- Experience in TB management
- Experience in Hospital of Filed based studies and Data collection
- Training in Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to work independently and to prioritise their work
- Good communication Skills and ability to work within a team
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