Nurses Jobs at KEMRI/CDC Program

Vacancy No:K64/03/2010

Program description:
 This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases. Due to its continued growth, the Global Disease Detection Division has vacancy in the Influenza program. 

Position:
 Nurses (Several positions) 
MR 7 (Job Group K)

Location:

 Asembo

Reports to:
 Project Coordinator/Clinical officer in charge.

Language:
 Fluency in English, Kiswahili and dholuo (written and oral)

Essential requirements:

  • Certificate in nursing from a recognized institution.
  • At least 1 year of clinical experience in caring for infants, children and adults.
  • Proficiency in computer usage especially Microsoft packages
Desirable Skills:
  • Previous work in health facilities.
  • Research experience(especially data collection) would be an added advantage
  • Excellent social, interpersonal, communication and listening skills, open minded and non-judgmental.
  • Experience in administering vaccines and collection of specimens from patients would be another added advantage
  • Ability to work independently as well as an active member of the team.
Major duties and responsibilities:
  • Conduct physical examination of children and determine their suitability for vaccine.
  • Give vaccines to children enrolled in the IEIP study.
  • Administer informed consent and brief questionnaire to participants and respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community.
  • Collect samples from participants, keep track and ensure correct storage of the same.
  • Keep accurate records and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
  • Maintain a good relationship with the community and other clinic staff.
  • Must develop an in depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study.
  • Attend meetings related to the study.
  • Perform other duties assigned the management/supervisor.
Applications should include the following:
  • Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
  • Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates, Diplomas or Transcripts
  • Contact telephone number.
Applications are due no later than: 23rd March 2010

To:
 Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or e-mail to recruitment @ ke.cdc.gov.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.