KEMRI-Wellcome Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI-Wellcome Nurse Jobs in Kenya

Job Dimensions:

The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme conducts high quality clinical trials focussing on diseases that present a high burden for developing countries.

The post holder, will work in the paediatric wards of Kilifi County hospital, and will have a high level of responsibility for planning and overseeing nursing aspects of the trial are implemented. The post holder will work closely with the MOH nursing staff in the hospital to ensure care of children in the trial is provided.

The post holder will need to be self-sufficient and be able to work unsupervised within unpredictable timescales. The post is mentally demanding, and involves a high level of communication among clinical and nursing team in the hospital, trial staff, study participants and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and provision of nursing care to patients admitted in paediatric wards, including participants enrolled in research studies
recruitment of suitable patients for research studies screen and identify potentially eligible participants.

Provide on-going information, education and support to families or guardians of potentially eligible research subjects and ensure all concerns and queries are addressed satisfactorily and where necessary refer to senior clinical staff.

Administer and/or oversee the informed consent process and ensure that this is undertaken as per study protocols and Programme policies.

Carry out trial related assessments and collection of data using case record forms in accordance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Participate in the documentation and reporting of serious adverse events and clinical endpoints, including death and readmission to hospital.

Monitor treatment toxicity/side effects and liaise with the clinical care team to initiate changes to treatment as required by the protocol.

Liaise with the staff providing routine clinical care on the ward to provide clinical care for patients including administering drugs and monitoring patient treatment.

Presents clinical findings or methods/issues in study management to peers or

local audience

And any other duties that may be required by the study or clinical team.

Qualifications:

A diploma in Nursing (KRCHN)

At least 2 years’ experience in nursing with additional experience/ exposure to clinical trials/ research

Comprehensive knowledge of standard guidelines for care

Computer literate with proficiency Microsoft applications

Competencies:

Excellent diagnostic ability

Attentive to detail with strong follow through ability

Confidential, high integrity and strong ethics
Flexibility, adaptability and proactive

Able work under stressful environment with minimal supervision

Self-driven, highly motivated and able and willing to take and follow instruction and to learn

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

Team worker, able to work in a multi-cultural environment and punctual

How to Apply

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 7 August, 2017.

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

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