Department of Haematology and Oncology – (210000TH)
Research Assistant – Nurse
Department; Department of Haemotology and Oncology
Entity; Medical College
Location; 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, 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 position is required to provide competent and compassionate care
for oncology patients, including ensuring safe and
competent management of chemotherapy
administration and other supportive therapies for
cancer patients. In addition the Research Assistant – Nurse will be a
Member of a multi-disciplinary research team of the CRU, and will be
responsible for clinical and research support for all research trials,
including study and patient management.
Responsibilities
- Plan,
organize, and engage in the day to day clinical and related research study
activities under the direction of, and in consultation with the lead
doctors and managers
- Review
research protocols, plan daily tasks and study flow in conjunction with
the other study team members (pharmacy, lab, regulatory, etc.)
- Assist in
directing the daily flow of patients and study related tasks
- Facilitate
and provide care of research patients within the CRU’s scope of its
central support services
- Perform
routine technical procedures such as patients’ vital signs, I/V
cannulation, ECG, drug administration, etc. as per policies and procedures
of AKUH,N and approved research protocols
- Provide
laboratory support services including phlebotomy and collection/handling
of required specimens (e.g., stool, urine, nasal swabs) using standard techniques
- Process
specimens (centrifuging, processing, shipping, preparation procedures,
etc.)
- Practice
ICH-GCP, good documentation practices, as well as ensure compliance of
ICH-GCP
- Ensure
compliance of established safety standards and maintain safe environment
for patients, families, and clinical staff in accordance with regulatory
and institutional health standards
- Oversee
the management, stocking and maintenance of clinical space, including
management of clinical supply inventories, ordering and appropriate
stocking of clinical areas (e.g., ensure servicing and maintenance of
medical/clinical equipment and maintain service logs)
- Document
and maintain accurate records (such as, patients’ assessment, subject
specific specimens collected, document/specimen custody, document/specimen
storage records, supply inventories, temperature logs, calibration
records, etc.) as part of source documentation, regulatory, and research
and institutional requirements
- Ensure
appropriate handling, disposal of biological and hazardous
specimens/materials
- Inform
the medical and clinical leads of any adverse event, incidence and
occurrence related to patient, visitor, or staff during their time at the
CRU, including a written report of the incident/event and the action(s)
- Disburse
investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding
administration, as necessary
- Management
of clinic patients, outside of the CRU, as necessary and in accordance
with AKUH,N policies and procedures
- Prepare
for and facilitate monitoring visits and audits in the CRU
- Assist
in grant preparation, costing, and study budgeting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing (preferred); will consider Diploma in Nursing, only if
the candidate has significant past research experience
- Must
have a valid and active Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) license
- CITI /
Research training preferred
- Minimum
of 3 years of work experience as a nurse in a hospital or related setting
in inpatient and/or outpatient services with demonstrated knowledge and
competencies in nursing clinical practices applied to direct patient care.
Experience in oncology nursing is preferred.
- Excellent
knowledge in nursing practice, critical thinking, and problem solving
skills.
- Sound
working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), clinical trial processes,
nursing patient care, biomaterials handling, health safety practices
- Prior
experience in operating basic medical equipment (e.g., Infusion pump, ECG
machine, etc.).
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and communication – written and verbal
- Excellent
organizational capabilities and ability to handle diverse set of tasks for
multiple studies (and clinics) simultaneously
- Maturity
& ability to work independently
- Versatility
to work in a variety of related roles such as clinical/nursing care,
patient services support, lab/bio-specimen processing, data management
- Proficiency
in use of computers and basic office software (Outlook, MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc.)
- Candidate
with prior research experience will be given preferenc
Primary Location: Kenya-Nairobi
Organization: Aga
Khan University Hospital Kenya
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: 08/06/2021,
11:04:22 AM
Closing Date: 22/06/2021,
9:59:00
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