Position : Study Nurse (1 Position) K MR 7 Vacancy No. FN-06-02-2023
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Kisumu
Duration: 1 Year Renewable
Contract as per KEMRI
Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Qualifications
- Diploma
in Nursing – Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive and
recent hands-on clinical experience
- Must
be registered with the Nursing officers Council of Kenya.
- More
than two (2) years Clinical research experience
- Good
Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training
- Knowledge
and ability to counsel clients on Sexual and reproductive health and
contraceptive use
- Knowledge
and experience in managing STI cases will be an added advantage
Desirable Qualities
- Commitment
to integrity and high quality performance
- Good
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Keen
and attentive to detail
- Ability
to follow instructions and procedures
- Articulate
in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
- Counseling
skills
- Computer
literacy
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Register
and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination,
screening and enrolment of study participants.
- Informed
Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant
medical, surgical and reproductive history.
- Perform
HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and STI risk reduction assessment
counselling and support as needed.
- Prescreening
and screening of participants
- Support
in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
- Collect
biological samples
- Perform
phlebotomy.
- Perform
physical and sexual reproductive examination
- Ensure
participant flow at the clinic.
- Respond
to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in
consultation with the study doctor.
- Ensure
participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
- Maintain
a good relationship with the community, study participants and other
clinic staff.
- Maintain
up to date participant visit notes
- Administer
Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs and perform
self QC
- Perform
home visits.
- Develop
and review clinic related SOPs
- Laboratory
results interpretation
- Prepare
weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities
- Closely
work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study
How to Apply
- All
applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum
requirements.
- Must
include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
- Must
include copies of academic and professional certificates.
A duly signed application
letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above
should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than February
28, 2023.
KEMRI IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN,
YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted
