The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) is conducting research studies in Kenya.
The KEMRI / UW research collaboration aims to conduct interdisciplinary, setting-specific research aimed at improving the lives of women and children in Kenya.
Specifically, our research strives to understand various infectious diseases afflicting these populations and testing interventions.
We are looking for staff who are motivated, committed, and honest to fill the following positions:
Responsible for screening, examining, consenting and enrolling eligible participants in the study and ensuring confidentiality is observed throughout the study processes.
Conducting follow-up appointments with participants and caregivers.
Ensure proper documentation, handling and storage of research data in appropriate and lockable cabinets
Conducting follow-up appointments with participants and caregivers.
Collecting and tracking adverse event and protocol violations that may occur over the study period.
Ensure study participants are reimbursed as per the protocol requirements
Doing QA/QC on the site case report forms and study procedures
Provide weekly site reports on screening, enrollment and follow up study visits
Assist the deputy coordinator in developing to respective personnel, and partners as need be.
The Study Nurse will be responsible for submitting weekly reports to the study deputy coordinator summarizing indicators of study progress and communicating challenges and successes to the study deputy coordinator.
Assist in delivering community-based study activities
Assist in all study sample collection and especially breast milk collection process
Assist the study team in editing and developing research documents like protocol, standard operating procedures and case report forms
Assist with miscellaneous KEMRI/UW study activities including data entry, data query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting.
Perform any other duties assigned to during implementation of the study.
Ensure good working relationship in the working environment with colleagues, MOH, other partners, patients and clients at large.
Perform other duties that may be assigned to during implementation of the study.
Ensure good working relationship in the working environment with colleagues, MOH, other partners, patients and clients at large.
Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW Organization
Required Qualifications:
At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
Valid Practising Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;
Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated work performance and results;
Demonstrated competency in standard sample collection
Phlebotomy experience in pediatrics
Strong interpersonal, counselling, communication, and listening skills
Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity
Detail-oriented
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated track record working in busy hospital setup
Experience working with infants
Experience working with mothers and caregivers
Experience working with breastfeeding mothers and providing lactation support
Research experience will be an added advantage
Terms of Employment:
One-year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration:
Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI salary scales.
If you meet the above requirements, please complete the application form below:
And send your updated CV that contains details of your qualifications, experience and the full time telephone number and names and addresses of 3 referees to Email address:
kemriuwjobs@gmail.com
to reach us by Monday 31st May 2021 at 4.30 p.m.
Note: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
