Aga Khan University Hospital Research Assistant Nurse - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University Hospital Research Assistant Nurse - Institute of Human Development Jobs in Kenya


Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents. An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in multiple health science and social science disciplines, carries out research pertinent primarily to low- and middle-income countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards.

It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As a leading international institution dedicated to excellence and change, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access.

The Institute for Human Development (IHD) is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge with direct relevance for policies, programs, and practices that enhance life experiences at all stages of human development.

In its foundational years, the Institute seeks particularly to become a visible instrumental force, locally as well as globally, for advancing knowledge about the earliest years of children’s development and for harnessing such knowledge for the purpose of shaping policies and interventions that ensure a strong start in life for all children wherever they may live.​​​​

Job Summary

To assist with assessments and nursing care to study participants in various studies within IHD. The data collection will take place within the hospital facilities and schools. The Nurses will be expected to work with the hospital and school members of staff to ensure data collection and recruitment, while observing adherence to standard operating protocols for the specific studies and school and hospital requirements.

Responsibilities