KEMRI Study Nurse Job

Study Nurse Job, Current Nursing Vacancies 2023,

Position : Study Nurse  ( 1 Position) K MR 7 Vacancy No. FN-06-02-2023

Reports to:      Study Coordinator

Location:            Kisumu

Duration:           1 Year Renewable

Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a  probation period

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing – Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive and recent hands-on clinical experience
• Must be registered with the Nursing officers Council of Kenya.
• More than two (2) years Clinical research experience
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training
• Knowledge and ability to counsel clients on Sexual and reproductive health and contraceptive use
• Knowledge and experience in managing STI cases will be an added advantage

Desirable Qualities

• Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
• Counseling skills
• Computer literacy

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening and enrolment of study participants.
• Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgical and reproductive history.
• Perform HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and STI risk reduction assessment counselling and support as needed.
• Prescreening and screening of participants
• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
• Collect biological samples
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical and sexual reproductive examination
• Ensure participant flow at the clinic.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
• Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
• Maintain a good relationship with the community, study participants and other clinic staff.
• Maintain up to date participant visit notes
• Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs and perform self QC
• Perform home visits.
• Develop and review clinic related SOPs
• Laboratory results interpretation
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

How to Apply

1. All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
2. Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
3. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to:  hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org  not later than February 28, 2023.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted