Research Assistant (Kisumu) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

KEMRI– RCTP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background Information:

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the University of Washington is currently conducting a research piloting HIV pre–exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Integration into Services for Early Pregnancy Loss among Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in 4 health facilities (public and private) within Kisumu County. The PrEDIRA 2 Study is currently looking for a mature, motivated individual to fill in the following position:

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Vacancy No. FN–003–01–2022

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Duration: 9 months

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening and enrolment of study participants.
2. Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgical and reproductive history.
3. Work in consultation with the study TAs in all steps above.
4. Provide contraceptive counselling, HIV/AIDS counselling and testing and STI risk reduction assessment counselling and support.
5. Pre–screening and screening of participants.
6. Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
7. Perform pelvic exams, cervical cancer screening, contraceptive counselling administration and removals.
8. Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
9. Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
10. Maintain a good relationship with the community, study participants and other clinic staff.
11. Maintain up to date participant visit notes.
12. Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs and perform self QC.
13. Perform phlebotomy on all study participants.
14. Assess adherence to study products and take anthropometric measurements.
15. Develop and review clinic related SOPs.
16. Laboratory results interpretation.
17. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities.
18. Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study.

Qualifications

1. Diploma in Nursing – Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with extensive and recent hands–on clinical experience.
2. MUST be registered with the Nursing officer’s Council of Kenya.

Required Experience

1. More than two (2) years Clinical research experience.
2. Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services.
3. Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing, is an added advantage.

Other Required Skills

1. Commitment to integrity and high quality performance.
2. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
3. Keen and attentive to detail.
4. Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
5. Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
6. Counselling skills.
7. Computer literacy.

NOTE

1.  All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.
2. Must include a current CV with names of at least three referees.
3. Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.
4. A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents