Study Nurse (E-MOTIVE Research Project). at University of Nairobi

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

E-MOTIVE Study

Ref: AD/7/73/20

No of Positions: 32

CHS

The Project: E-MOTIVE is a WHO cluster randomized trial to be conducted in sixteen (16) hospitals in Kenya.

This is a two (2) years) research project seeking to deliver a reduction in morbidity and mortality by early detection and treatment of post-partum hemorrhage using the MOTIVE bundle.

The Position: The position is based in Nairobi but with multiple travels to the study sites distributed nationwide.

The appointment is on contractual terms of one year, renewable on performance and mutual agreement.

Education and Professional Training

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English
• Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a degree in Bachelor of Science, Nursing
• At least 1 year working experience post qualification in a busy maternity unit
• Basic computer particularly MS Office applications and good IT skills
• Strong writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen and enroll eligible participants in the study and ensure proper administration of consent procedures.
• Administer screening and enrollment questionnaire to the participants
• Ensure data are collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies
• Participate in training study site team members distributed nationwide.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the study coordinator