Study Nurse - 2 Posts at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Prescreening and screening of participants
• 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.
• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
• Maintain up-to-date participant visit notes
• Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs, and perform self-
• Perform phlebotomy on all study participants
• Assess adherence to study products and take anthropometric measurements
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing   
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.   
• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience   
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling, and provision of various contraception methods   
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services   
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing, is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• 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.   
• Counselling skills   
• Computer literacy