Nurse at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Locations: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 11 Months

Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training institution.
2. Registered with the Nursing council and has a valid practicing license
3. At least one year experience with Clinical research

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct physical and medical examinations for study participants and treat medical conditions as may apply
2. Perform clinical assessment of participants & interpret laboratory results.
3. VL monitoring and counseling, giving feedback to study participants
4. Administer informed consent to prospective and continuing study participants and record the process appropriately
5. Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
6. Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
7. Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring
8. Participate in Provider consultation and discussion via WhatsApp will occur upon each detectable
9. VL test result and for any other issue or barrier to adherence identified by the study staff as requiring consultation, as needed
10. Report problems encountered to the study Coordinator and consult appropriately
11. Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations
12. Counsel participants on HIV/AIDS and various treatment/prevention on offer. Maintain participant confidentiality at all times
13. Maintain good relationship with the community, the rest of the clinical team and the other departments in the facility
14. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study Coordinator and designated supervisors 
15. Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity

Other required skills:

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience in HIV Clinical care management including anti-retroviral.
2. Experience in implementing clinical research studies.
3. Comfortable working in remote rural villages of Suba, Mbita & Rongo, Uriri Sub-Counties of Southern Nyanza.
4. Be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and preferably Dholuo
5. Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding/driving license) will be an added advantage.

Applications should include the following:

1. Letter of application (Indicate Vacancy Number) and date available to start working for the study
2. A current CV including email and mobile phone contact
3. Name and phone number for two professional referees
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable)
6. Copies of academic and professional certificates