Study Nurse - Homabay at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct participants’ assessments, monitor vital signs, and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
• Educate participants on cervical cancer screening and prevention.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of research studies related to secondary cervical cancer prevention.
• Informed Consent administration.
• Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
• Capture and manage adverse events.
• Administer Case Report Forms and perform quality checks and query resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
• Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and confidential participants’ records in compliance with site policies and regulations.
• Community engagement and collaboration with other partners to identify potentially eligible study participants
• Perform pelvic examination and collection of Cervicovaginal swabs.
• Maintain study logs, supplies inventory and management of site petty cash.
• Develop and review of clinic related related SOPs

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
• Valid nursing license to practice in Kenya.    Mandatory
• Training in ICH GCP and HSP will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in Cervical Cancer Prevention Services    Mandatory
• Experience working in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable.    Mandatory
• Familiarity with cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation procedures.    Mandatory
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.    Mandatory
• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills.    Mandatory
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of REDCap.    Mandatory
• Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research.    Mandatory
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.    Mandatory
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.    Mandatory
• Commitment to advancing participant care and cervical cancer prevention services.    Mandatory
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines    Mandatory