Research Midwife at University of Nairobi

Purpose of position:

PEARLS MATRIX seeks versatile Research Midwives who has experience in community, clinical nursing and research skills within the context of clinical research. The incumbent will support study implementation through participant recruitment, clinical procedures, retinal imaging, sample collection, follow-up and accurate real-time data entry using REDCap, in compliance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-screening and screening potentially eligible participants to volunteer for participation in clinical research studies
• Obtain informed consent and ensure participant rights, safety and confidentiality are safeguarded
• Conduct scheduled study visits and perform required clinical assessments
• Perform retinal imaging (fundoscopy) ensuring quality and protocol adherence
• Perform/support laboratory and point-of-care tests (e.g., FBC, OGTT)
• Enter and manage study data in REDCap accurately and in real time ensuring the highest level of quality and integrity are maintained
• Maintain source documents and respond to data queries promptly
• Schedule participants upcoming visits as per study schedules and actively follow up participants to ensure retention
• Identify high-risk cases and facilitate timely referral and clinical care
• Ensure protocol adherence and report adverse events or deviations
• Maintain study equipment and ensure availability of supplies
• Participate in trainings, monitoring visits, and routine study meetings
• Work with community health promoters and peer leaders to effectively mobilize potential participants for clinical research studies
• Maintain appropriate study logs including screening, training and reimbursement logs
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities as guided by site SOPs and Quality Management Plans
• Perform any other relevant clinical or research duties as assigned by the Hub research team

Job Specifications:

• Either a Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) , a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health or an equivalent field
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and present a valid practicing license
• Two (2) years of continuous clinical experience with ANC, Maternity and Rural health experience.
• At least two (1) years’ prior experience conducting clinical research including maternal health clinical trials
• Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Training certificates is an added advantage
• Experience and skills needed: Strong maternal health clinical skills, high accuracy and attention to detail, proficiency in Redcap or electronic data systems, excellent written and verbal communication skills.