Study Nurse at Elizabeth Glaser

Reports To:     Study Coordinator

Job Summary

The Study Nurses will be stationed in Nairobi with occasional travel to the field, working under the supervision of the Study Coordinator. They will be responsible for recruiting and conducting interviews with facility administrators and IPC focal persons using an approved structured questionnaire, and maintaining safety and confidentiality of the data collected.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of data collection activities.
• Identify and recruit facility administrators and IPC focal persons.
• Conduct interviews with eligible study participants using the approved questionnaire.
• Collect study data during the interview using electronic device that will be provided.
• Capture study data on a specified data entry system.
• Submit study data on a daily basis.
• Check captured study data for consistency and accuracy.
• Follow-up on incomplete information.
• Adhere to data management procedures.
• Ensure study data collection tools and logs are stored in lockable filling cabinets and that all study records are confidentially secured.
• Provide regular and timely updates to the, study coordinator on progress and issues that impact implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree or Diploma in General Nursing with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Registration with the Nursing council as a nurse.
• Basic knowledge of research principles; ethical requirements.
• Previous research experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior experience in collecting health research data using electronic devices.
• Computer literacy.
• Comfortable working after hours and on weekends.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Kiswahili).
• Prior ethics training will be an added advantage.
• Responsiveness, Pro-activeness, Flexibility, Initiative, Co-operation, Assertive and Team Player.

Competencies

The Foundation expects all employees to possess the fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability, continual learning, and driving results. The ideal candidate will either be proficient or advanced in the following set of competencies, specific to this position’s level of Officer:

• Team Building – Team building is a person’s ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. He/she also facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Customer Service – Customer service is a person’s ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and external customers while delivering high-quality products and services and being committed to continuous improvement.
• Decisiveness – Decisiveness is a person’s ability to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences. He/she will also perceive the impact and implications of decisions.

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EGPAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.