Nursing Officer III
Program description
Program description
This
program is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It involves
conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV
and other diseases. It is in this Mandate that HIV-Research Branch has the
following vacancy in the HIV-R Clinic.
Job purpose
The
incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to study participants,
conducting treatment, monitoring and managing side effects and SAEs, taking
histories, vital signs and participating in the physical examination and
management of patients, collecting blood and other samples including stool and
urine.
Qualifications
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Must have a Diploma in Community
health nursing from a recognized institution.
·
Registration Certificate issued by
the Nursing Council of Kenya
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Valid Practicing License from Nursing
Council of Kenya
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Ability to work well with the public,
in a team and able to collaborate well with counterparts.
·
Excellent written/oral communication,
interpersonal and organization skills
·
Fluency in both written and spoken
English and Swahili
Responsibilities
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Provides basic triage to study
participants
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Collects specimen and performs tests
to study participants.
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Conducts rapid HIV testing to study
participants with pre and post-test counselling.
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Maintains strict confidentiality and
participants’ privacy.
·
Maintains adequate amounts of
required medical supplies.
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Ensures accurate data collection and
recording of confidential clinical data.
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Maintains strict confidentiality and
participants’ privacy.
·
Advices the study participants on
availability of referral services.
·
Develops in-depth understanding of
the study design and goals for successful implementation and execution of the
study
·
Develops and reviews study SOPs
·
Training on reproductive health
services including cervical cancer screening
·
Perform any other duties as assigned
by the study management
Terms of Employment
Employment
is a one year renewable contract with probation period for the first 3 months.
Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on
education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications MUST include the following
·
A cover letter addressing your interest
and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
·
Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae
with Telephone number and e-mail address
·
Copies of certificates and
testimonials
·
Three letters of reference with
contact information (phone and email)
Clinical Officer
This
program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research
in malaria, HIV, parasitology, TB and other diseases. Due to its continued
growth, the collaboration would like to fill a vacancy in the following
position for the HIV- Research Branch of KEMRI / CGHR:
Basic Functions
The
clinical officer will report to the study medical officer. The primary
responsibilities for the position is to screen participants, verify protocol
eligibility, complete study forms, conduct physical examinations, complete
source documents, prescribe study and non-study drug and refer participants for
further medical checkup when necessary and perform adverse event reporting.
S/he
must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and
ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
Qualifications
·
Must have a Diploma in Clinical
Medicine from a recognized institution.
·
S/He must be registered with relevant
authorities and in possession of a valid practicing license.
·
Must be able to communicate
effectively with participants, health facility staff, study staff, and study
investigators.
·
Fluency in both English and Swahili,
written and spoken.
·
Strong interpersonal, communication
skills and excellent organizational skills
·
Ability to multi-task
·
Minimum of 1-year clinical
experience.
·
Experience in clinical research,
reproductive health and family planning will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
·
Adverse Event reporting and follow
up.
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Clinical management of participants.
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Participant screening and enrollment
and follow-up in various clinical trials.
·
Contraceptive and reproductive health
services provision
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Conduct study clinical procedures as
per study protocol
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Documentation of data in source
documents and case report forms
·
Participate in study team meetings to
solve clinical and study logistical challenges
·
Any other duties as assigned by
supervisor
Terms of Employment
Employment
is on a one year renewable contract with probation for the first 3 months.
Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on
education, experience and demonstrated competency.
Applications MUST include the following
·
A cover letter addressing your
interest and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
·
Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae
with Telephone number and e-mail address
·
Copies of certificates and
testimonials
·
Three letters of reference with
contact information (phone and email)
How To Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their
applications to: The Director, KEMRI-CGHR, P. O. Box 1578- 40100, Kisumu
Applications
are due no later than: May 6, 2019
KEMRI
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;
Persons
with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged
to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process
including application, interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a
fee, report such request immediately.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
