KEMRI Study Nurse Study Clinician Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Study Nurse Study Clinician Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In consultation with study investigations, oversee clinical study procedures and supervise and train clinical staff

• Diagnose participants for various STI conditions or concomitant illnesses and manage them
appropriately including referring where necessary

• Prescribe drugs to treat any STI conditions or other concomitant illnesses that a participant may present with

• Advice the rest of the study team on steps to take on a participant depending on their condition

• Collect blood, urine and genital samples from the participants as required by the study protocol

• Develop, review and train staff on relevant study standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Assist in mobilizing Counsel participants on risk factors and prevention strategies for STIs

• Administer respective Case Report Forms (CRFs)

• Carry out QA/QC of study CRFs and source docs and resolve queries that may arise.

• Identify participants to be enrolled in the study

• Assist in prescreening and enrollment of the participants

• Counsel participants on adherence to study products

• Management of regulatory affairs regarding clinical part of the study

• Liaise with the study nurse to ensure all study participants undergo the outlined procedures

• Laboratory results interpretation and participant management accordingly

• Perform projection and orders of the required drugs in liaison with the study nurse and account for their use

• Establish and maintain good relationships with participants to foster study retention.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine

• Registered with the Clinical Officers’ Board

• Two years working experience in a clinical setting

• At least 2 years’ experience in conducting clinical research

• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services

• Experience in management of sexually transmitted infections

Additional Desirable Qualities

• Prior experience in reproductive health-related clinical research recruiting women

• Experience collecting genital samples for research purposes

• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

• Keen and attentive to detail

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures

• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.

• Good counselling skills

• Proven record keeping skills

• Computer literacy

• Data collection using digital tools especially REDCap

• Flexible and ready to work during odd hours

• Knowledge and experience in managing STI cases will be an added advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Study Nurse Study Clinician Jobs in Kenya

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