Study Nurses at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Job description

Reports to: Study Coordinator

Study Health Facility (Homa Bay (3) /Turkana (3))

Department : Research and Public Health Evaluations

Position Details

The Study Nurse will be stationed in one of the study facilities in either Homa or Turkana Counties, working under the supervision of the Study Coordinator. She/he will be responsible for recruiting participants in the study, conducting interviews using an approved structured questionnaire, and maintaining safety and confidentiality of the data collected.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of data collection activities
• Identify and recruit participants for the study according to the protocol
• Ensure consent is obtained for all eligible study participants
• 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 cabinents and that all study records are confidentially secured all participants enrolled on the study
• Follow-up on study participants for their appointments
• Ensure proper filing of study documents (physical and electronic) in the health facility and in the office
• Provide regular and timely updates to the, study coordinator on progress and issues that impact implementation
• Support active case finding in the MCH, child welfare clinics, pediatric specific clinics (POPC), nutrition clinics, outpatient departments, and in-patient wards.
• Be able to capacity build HCWs on pediatric TB screening, diagnosis and treatment.
• Support facility-level FDC and INH forecasting and quantification to prevent stock-outs
• Support retention activities through structured appointment management
• Assist in the trouble shooting components of the research study

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; Good Clinical Practice and ethical requirements
• Previous research experience as well as experience with data collection desired

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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