EMPOWER Study
Vacant Positions: Roving Study Nurses
(3 Posts)
Description: This position will
entail rotational placement in different study sites in Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya
and Nairobi counties.
Job Purpose: The study nurses will be
responsible for conducting duties for an RCT study of WLHIV in the specific
facilities within those selected Counties.
He/she will directly report to the study coordinator.
Responsibilities and Requirements
· Discuss study procedures
and conduct screening with facility clients to assess interest in and
eligibility for participation in the research study.
· Perform the informed
consent processes, obtain written and/or verbal consent for research procedures
and document the consent process as needed.
· Input/Record data per
approved Standard Operating Procedures in an electronic database using tablets;
communicate with data manager to transfer records and maintain devices.
· Respond to patient SMS
communication daily and as per the SOP and referring participants to
appropriate care as needed.
· Update SMS system with
patient information
· Maintain proper
communication between study site, study coordinator and Study Principal
Investigator (PI).
· Maintain adequate
supplies at the study sites (for example, study forms)
· Submit daily summary of
study progress to the study coordinator, Study (PI) or co-Investigators and
suggest any improvements to the study procedures as appropriate
· Ensure strict compliance
with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality
of study participants and their data.
· Submit summaries of
recruitment and enrolment to the study coordinator
· Attend regular meetings
with the study PI and/or Study coordinator to discuss study progress and
activities
· Provide support for
non-research activities at the facility.
· Any other duties as
assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience,
and Skills Required
· Must be registered by
the Nursing Council of Kenya
· Must have minimum a
Diploma in Nursing.
· Must have at least 2
years’ experience in maternal and child health.
· Must have at least 2
years’ research experience
· Must have experience in REDCAP/ODK
· Must be trained in Human
Subjects protection /Good Clinical Practice
· Must have excellent
computer skills (Attach computer training certificate)
· Excellent communication
skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with PI
via email and Skype
· Team player with ability
to work closely with other study staff at the site
· Flexibility in the job
location and start period.
Applications MUST
include the following:
· Complete CV with 2
referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
· Relevant certificates
and testimonials
· Valid Practicing License
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to complete our online
application form.
If qualified for the above post, please send your application
addressed to the Principal Investigator, Mwach-Empower study.
If qualified for the above post, please send your CV and
testimonials to the email: mwachempower2022@gmail.com by 24th November, 2022
N/B: This position requires to be filled immediately after the
interview.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.