Nursing Officer at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Vacancy No. CRDR/017/09/23

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing qualification from a recognized institution  Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
•  Valid Practicing Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya Proficiency in computer application
•  Demonstrated work performance and results
•  At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research setting will be an added advantage

Skills and Abilities:

•  Analytical skills.
•  Strong communication and reporting skills.
•  Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
•  Mentoring and coaching skills.
•  Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
•  Team player.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Taking part in developing and implementing nursing care policies related to research activities
•  Promoting innovation, creativity and excellence in nursing activities in the site
•  Ensure implementation of nursing care and services required by the various diverse research studies within the site
•  Spearhead patient\client Centeredness’ practices within the site
•  Monitoring and evaluating nursing activities to ensure compliance with prevailing guidelines and statutory requirements
•  Ensuring performance contracting and capacity building by appraising nursing staff
•  Participating in scientific meetings
•  Reviewing and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
•  Establishing staff training needs and recommending training programs; and
•  Coach and mentor nursing staff.

Terms of Employment

One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers
• Copies of Academic Certificates and Professional certificates
• Telephone number

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply to Deputy Director, CRDR, P.O. Box 47855-00100, Nairobi, not later than October 12, 2023. All applications must be submitted through crdrkemri@kemri.go.ke