Psychiatric Nurse at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in Research Project: Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement research protocols, including recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting data
• Data Collection Perform assessments, interviews, and other data collection activities with study participants.
• Patient Care: Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to participants involved in research studies. Monitor their mental health status, administer treatments as needed, and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the study.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of research activities, including participant data, study procedures, and adverse events. Prepare reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings to the scientific community.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, research assistants and investigators. Communicate research progress, findings, and challenges in team meetings and research conferences.
• Ethical Compliance: Adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards governing human subjects research
• Reporting: Reports to study coordinator

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing (BSN or KRCHN) from an accredited institution.   
• Registration with Nursing council   
• Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution.   
• Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity.   
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments.   
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.   
• Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.   
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research.   
• Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.   
• Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.