Vacancies at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

• Good clinical practice in a research environment
• Administering study survey tools
• Consenting of study participants
• Conducting study procedures with the study staff, which includes, but not limited to: anthropometric measurements, performing ultrasonography and any other outcome measures as stipulated in the study Standard Operating Procedures
• Organizing CMEs in the study sites.
• Work with the community health promoters and the nurses in the Maternal and Child Health department to execute the required study procedures
• Proper record keeping and filling of study documents
• Any other skills as deemed necessary by the study leadership

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma of degree in community health Nursing and midwifery    Mandatory
• Recently qualified but not longer than 2 years after graduation or internship    Mandatory
• Valid practicing license that is up to date    Mandatory
• Registered with the Nursing council of Kenya    Mandatory
• Willing to live and work in Migori    Mandatory
• Passionate about maternal and child health and community health nursing    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills on human subject’s research    Mandatory
• Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity    Mandatory
• Willingness to learn    Mandatory
• Ability to work as part of a team    Mandatory
• Respectful and professional    Mandatory

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Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive project vehicles as assigned for study activities by the study leadership
• Carry out daily routine checks on the vehicle before driving ensuring good condition of all parts and valid maintenance and service status.
• Ensure maximum security of vehicle and all their accessories.
• Ensure safety of passengers and cargo in the vehicle during transportation
• Monitor condition and performance of vehicle and promptly and timely report requirements to study administrator.
• Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicle, and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain record of movements and status of vehicles assigned to them
• Submit reports on vehicles as required by the study administrator
• Report any accidents and incidents experienced to the administrator in a timely way.
• Transport staff members to various participants for study activities.
• Assist in purchase, delivery and distribution of study supplies as needed
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the study leadership.

Vacancy Requirements:

• KCSE School Certificate or equivalent    Mandatory
• Valid Driving License class BCE    Mandatory
• Certificate of Defensive Driving Course will be added advantage.    Added Advantage
• Current Certificate of Good Conduct Required.    Mandatory
• At least five years proven experience as a safe driver on highways.    Mandatory
• Basic Automotive Mechanical skills and sound knowledge about vehicles.    Mandatory
• Must be a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and can follow instructions.    Mandatory
• Good eyesight, neat and good interpersonal skills    Mandatory
• Good knowledge of the local community and traffic rules    Mandatory