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
