Study Nurse Job in Homabay / Siaya County, Kenya
Study Nurse Job in Homabay / Siaya County, Kenya
NPEP StudyPosition: Study Nurse
To be located in Homabay / Siaya County
Job Purpose:
The study nurse will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants into the study in the selected facilities in Homabay County. He/she will directly report to the assistant study coordinator.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Counselling the study participant on pre-exposure prophylaxis
Identifying the study participants to be enrolled in the study
Collect data per approved Standard Operating Procedures and input into Android tablet system
Conduct rapid HIV testing for study participants
Counsel women on oral HIV testing, and provide instructions for oral HIV testing
Counsel women on partner HIV testing, with oral HIV test kit or refer partners to clinic
Counsel women on HIV and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission
Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study coordinator
Participate in twice-weekly phone call with PI and rest of study staff
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya
Must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing(KRCHN)
At least one year experience post-internship
Excellent computer skills (Attach computer training certificate)
Past research experience is an added advantage
Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with PI via email and Skype
Excellent skills with mobile technology
Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo
Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site
How to Apply
Applications must include the following:
Filled online application form
Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
Relevant certificates and testimonials (MUST send these with the application letter via the email address)
Practicing license
If qualified for the above post, please send your CV to the email npepstudy2018@gmail.com by 23rd September, 2018.
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