Vacancy No. FN-01-01-2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination
Recruit, Screen and enroll study participants
Understand and execute the study procedures as indicated in the study protocol
Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgicaland reproductive history.
Administer study questionnaires
Provide contraceptive counseling, HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and STI risk reduction assessment counselling and support.
Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
Perform physical including anthropometric measurements and pelvic exam to participants
Collect blood, urine and genital samples from the participants as required by the study protocol
Ensure adherence to the participant flow at the clinic.
Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study clinician.
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 selfquality checks
Qualifications
Must have a Diploma in Nursing – Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive and recent hands-on clinical experience
Must be registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
More than two (2) years Clinical research experience
Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
Knowledge and ability to counsel clients on Sexual and reproductive health and contraceptive use
Knowledge and experience in managing STI cases will be an added advantage
Additional desirable qualities
Experience collecting genital samples for research purposes
Prior experience in reproductive health-related clinical research recruiting women
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.
Extensive counseling skills
Computer literacy
Experience with data collection using digital tools especially REDCap
Preferably a female
Flexible and ready to work during odd hours
Closing: 2nd February, 2023.
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All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.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 the stipulated deadline
Apply via :
hrrctp@kemri-rctp.org
