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  • Posted: May 17, 2022
    Deadline: May 31, 2022
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    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
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    Nurse - SPARK Study (2 Positions)

    JOB PURPOSE: 

    This role is responsible for co-ordinating and facilitating the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) Intervention for the SPARK study in Kilifi County that teaches caregivers strategies to help them support their child. The post holder will work in close collaboration with fellow nurse and the broader SPARK study Research team in activities aimed at addressing behavioural and communication challenges in children with Developmental Disorders, enhancing caregivers’ quality of life and changing their attitudes towards capabilities of their children.

    Description: 

    REPORTS TO:

    • Principal Investigator

    BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

    • Cash imprest for CST activities of up-to Ksh. 100,000

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

    • Undertake training in good clinical practice (GCP), Research ethics and the implementation of the CST intervention.
    • Coordinate in the planning and implementation of the CST activities for the SPARK study within Kilifi County which include harmonizing all CST materials, consenting, and recruiting caregivers, conducting home visits, assessment of child developmental disorders using standard screening tools and facilitating group sessions.
    • Ensure appropriate documentation of all CST facilitation activities, including developing and sharing of activity reports, transcribing, translation, and appropriate storage of all data collected during implementation of the CST intervention.
    • Support the development, production and distribution of information, education, and communication (IEC) print, audio, and audio-visual materials for SPARK Study
    • When called upon, support SPARK research teams to plan, develop and implement other study specific activities
    • Enhance health and safety aspects of activities being undertaken.

     QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Diploma in Nursing
    • Kenya Registered Nurse (KERN)
    • At-least 3 years relevant experience
    • Fluency in English, Kiswahili and any of the Mijikenda dialect 
    • Demonstrated experience in facilitating caregiver/family-based interventions involving teaching caregivers’ skills.
    • Demonstrated experience with working in a research setting
    • Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong Organizational, planning and administrative skills
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
    • Teamwork with the ability to work diverse teams

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