Vacancy title:
Study Nurse
Jobs at:
Kenya Medical ResearchDeadline of this Job:
26 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• 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 and surgical history.
• Work in consultation with the study clinicians in all steps above
• Participant vaccination and psychosocial counselling
• Prescreening and screening of participants
• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
• Collect nasal swab specimens and phlebotomy.
• Observe participants after vaccination and report any AEs observed to study doctor.
• Ensure participant flow at the clinic.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
• 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 self QC
• Assess adherence to study products- vaccine schedules and take anthropometric measurements
• Perform home visits.
• Develop and review clinic related SOPs
• Laboratory results interpretation
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study
Required Qualifications
• Diploma in Nursing
• Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive and recent hands-on clinical experience
Experience:
• Knowledge and experience in vaccine administration and psychosocial counselling
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training
• At least one (1) year Clinical research experience is an added advantage
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Professional Certificate
Job application procedure
• All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
• Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
• Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org not later than 26th August, 2022
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