Study Nurse at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Job Group MR/7

Job Description: The Study Nurse will work as part of a study team responsible for operating one of six study sites in part of the clinical trial titled “Antibiotics for Children with Severe Diarrhea (ABCD) Trial”.

She/he will participant consenting, enrollment, HIV-counseling, follow up, and management of care study participants. The Study Nurse will also be responsible for data collection, direct data entry, and responding to data queries. She/he will be based in Nyanza where patient recruitment will be happening.

The Study Nurse will report directly to the site manager and will be a part of a large clinical-research team located in Kenya and the United States. She/he is expected to work under minimal supervision and provide guidance to other study staff under her/him.

Qualifications

• Diploma in nursing
• At least three (3) years working experience in clinical research or in a busy clinic setting;
• Registration certificate and valid practicing license from the relevant professional body;
• Experience in clinical trials will be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype, email)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to multi-task
• Team player
• Highly detail oriented
• Direct clinical care to infants
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dho/Luo/Kuria an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Screen, consent, and enroll study participant who meet the eligibility criteria
• Accurately and completely fill out all study forms
• Keep records and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and others
• Ensure study site operations are efficiently
• Ensure screening and appointment logbooks are maintained in safe and confidential location at the site
• Ensure participants charts and specimen are conveyed daily between clinic and office
• Maintain proper communication between clinic and Study Coordinators office
• Maintain adequate supplies at the sites for example study forms
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Assist study investigators in running errands for routine activities
• Give continued counseling and psychological support to study participants
• Assist with translation as needed by study personnel
• Work in clinic as needed to collect specimens and ensure their delivery
• Oversee the purchase of equipment and supplies needed for the study
• Assist in the supervision of clinical and research activities in the clinic
• Double check ALL forms and samples to ensure they are properly completed AND labeled
• Submit weekly summary of study progress and areas needing attention
• Conduct weekly inventory of medical supplies to ensure that they are organized and quantities sufficient for the study site
• Perform other duties that may be given by the Study Coordinator
• Fill-in for site staff members when necessary
• Uphold the mission and vision of KEMRI/UW organization

Terms of Employment: One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service and a probation period for the first 3 months. The successful candidate shall be based in Nyanza.

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.