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  • Posted: May 8, 2018
    Deadline: May 22, 2018
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    Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
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    Study Nurses/Clinic Nurses

    Vacancy No 5/VPM1002

    The Centre for Respiratory Diseases Research would like to fill vacancies in the following positions: Study Nurse for the VPM1002 TB vaccine project.

    Job Requirements:

    • Must have a Diploma in Community Health Nursing from a recognized institution.
    • She/he must be registered and with a valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
    • At least 1-2 years of research experience.
    • Ability to work well with the community, and collaboratively with colleagues. He/She must be flexible and work within the existing structure, in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
    • Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
    • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite.
    • Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken.

    Desired Qualities:

    • HIV testing and counseling training
    • Attention to detail
    • Research Experience is an added advantage
    • Certificate in “Good Clinical Practice” and/or “Human Subjects Protection”
    • Ability to work long hours within a team

    Job Summary:

    The study nurse will be responsible for obtaining informed consent from potential participants, HIV testing and counseling, Triaging, taking vital signs, training participants on study sample collection, documenting procedures. They will also be responsible for data entry into an electronic database and responding to queries.

    Duties

    • Develop an in-depth understanding of study protocol
    • Obtain and accurately document informed consent
    • Perform weight and height measurements, vital signs observations; document these as per the study protocol and SOPs.
    • Ensure ward supplies are available at all times and all equipment are in working condition.
    • Help ensure good communication, quality and timely completion of clinical trial activities, including problem identification and problem solving.
    • Adequately respond to questions about the study posed by parents/guardians and the community.
    • Maintain a good relationship with the community and other clinic staff.
    • Any other duties as assigned by the Study Management.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should submit their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates, email address, a day time telephone contact and the details and contact information for three referees to the following address, not later than 22nd May, 2018 to:-

    The Director,
    Kenya Medical Research Institute,
    P.O. Box 54840-00200
    NAIROBI, (Attn: Head of Human Resources)

    KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.

    Please write the Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Application letter.

    NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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