Study Nurses Jobs at RCTP Nyanza in Kisumu and Migori, Kenya May 2014

Study Nurses Jobs at RCTP Nyanza in Kisumu and Migori, Kenya May 2014

Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program working in 140 clinics in Kisumu, Migori and Homabay Counties, Kenya.

We have the following vacancies in Pith moromo study: Program Description: Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

We have the following vacancies in Pith moromo study:

Position: Study Nurse

2 Positions

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Location: Kisumu and Migori

Duration: One Year Renewable

Vacancy No: FN-022-05-2014

Position Summary: The study nurse will work under the direction of the study coordinator and consent study participants, administer study questionnaire, conduct study procedures such as blood draws and expressing breast milk, observing and recording conditions and status of study participants.

He/she will also offer counseling on nutrition and reproductive health matters, checking and administering drugs, and maintain study participants records.

He/she will also assist in recruitment of study clients as per the protocol, and prepare weekly and monthly reports on the progress of study activities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Enrollment of study participants.
Administration of study questionnaire to participants
Conduct study procedures for example, blood draws and expressing breast milk.
Observing and recording conditions and status of study participants.
Offer counseling on nutrition and reproductive health matters.
Checking and administering drugs.
Maintaining study participants’ records.
Assist in recruitment of study participants as per the protocol.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of study activities.
Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the project.
Ensures that quality data is collected

Requirements:

Minimum: Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN/KRN) with current registration with Nursing Officers Council of Kenya.
Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
Nutritional training an added advantage
Previous work experience dealing with pregnant and lactating mothers
Experience working in a clinical research
Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Dholuo an added advantage
Having GCP training and human subjects protection certification will be an added advantage
Must have good inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team
Must be keen and attentive to details and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly
Currently residing or willing to relocate to the study sites

Applications must include the following:

· A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary.
· A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
· Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
· At least two recommendation letters.

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 10th June 2014

eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.

Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment.

Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.

Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.

KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.