KEMRI Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination

• Recruit, Screen and enroll study participants

• Understand and execute the study procedures as indicated in the study protocol

• Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgical and reproductive history.

• Administer study questionnaires

• Provide contraceptive counseling, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and STI risk reduction
assessment counselling and support.

• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.

• Perform physical including anthropometric measurements and pelvic exam to participants

• Collect blood, urine and genital samples from the participants as required by the study protocol

• Ensure adherence to the participant flow at the clinic.

• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation
with the study clinician.

• 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 selfquality checks

• Monitor drugs and other medical supplies levels and liaise with the study clinician to initiate the procurement process

• Follow up and ensure participants are adhering to study procedures

• Work in collaboration with the study clinician and the Study coordinator to develop, review and
train staff on relevant study standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of study activities

• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

• Train study staff on the study procedures

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in Nursing - Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive
and recent hands-on clinical experience

• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.

• More than two (2) years Clinical research experience

• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services

• 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

Additional Desirable Qualities

• Experience collecting genital samples for research purposes

• Prior experience in reproductive health-related clinical research recruiting women

• 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.

• Extensive counseling skills

• Computer literacy

• Experience with data collection using digital tools especially REDCap

• Preferably a female

• Flexible and ready to work during odd hours

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya

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