Department
Obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Entity
AKU
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU, www.aku.edu) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents.
An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.The University is both a
model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international
institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact
and access. The Medical College has 4-year Master of Medicine degrees in
anaesthesia, family medicine, medicine, obstetrics & gynaecology,
paediatrics, pathology, radiology, and surgery.
Currently the University
offers fellowship programmes in the following specialties: Cardiology,
Infectious Diseases, Neonatology and Paediatric Neurology.
Job Summary
The Research Nurse will
be responsible for enrolment, data collection, blood sampling and follow up of
study participants, to better understand how severe acute
respiratory-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy impacts women
and their neonates during pregnancy and post-partum period. S/he will work
within the Centre of Excellence for Women and Child Health, East Africa and
report to the Principal Investigator.
Responsibilities
- Conduct proper recruitment and enrolment of study
participants.
- Facilitate accurate data collection using case
report forms.
- Ensure timely sample collection by availing the
test kits to the study sites, collection of blood samples and packaging
and delivery of blood samples to the laboratory.
- Follow up study participants and collect follow up
study data.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Nurse or
equivalent.
- Proof of registration with relevant professional
body.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience
preferably in nursing and midwifery.
- Experience in research is an asset.
How
to Apply