Project Nurse Job at The Women’s Health Project Mombasa

Responsibilities for the Project Nurse Job

• Screening and enrolment of eligible patients
• Conducting face-to-face questionnaires with research participants.
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented.
• Assisting clinicians as required during treatment and examination of study participants.
• Collect specimens and confirm correct labeling of the specimens.
• Counter check specimens and supervise their transportation to the laboratory.
• Avail laboratory results to study participants and treat them accordingly.
• Refer relevant information to the clinicians such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
• Administering prescribed medications, injections and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Provide health education and counseling to study participants on identified health problems and socio-economic issues related to their health.
• Preparing equipment and ensuring examination rooms are clean and stocked with required supplies and materials.
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Clinic Section Head/Principal Investigator and other Section Heads

Project Nurse Job Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing (Kenya Registered Nursing) from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Kenya with current license to practice.
• Required Credentials, Licensure or Certification.
• At least 2 years’ experience post College preferably in a clinical set-up.
• Thorough knowledge of routine nursing process and practice including phlebotomy.
• Experience in clinical management of HIV is an added advantage.
• Clinical research experience working with key populations is desirable.
• Computer literacy skills with MS Office software.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills