KEMRI-Wellcome Nurse Jobs in Kilifi

To register patients into the trial, to collect clinical data including vital signs and anthropometric measurements. To maintain proper study records and carry out other study related procedures e.g. vaccination, to achieve the objectives of the study. The nursing officer will assist in the conduct of studies within the scope of the fractional dose pneumococcal vaccine trial.

Entails working within a multi-disciplinary research team to ensure optimal clinical care to study participants and conduct study related assessments and procedures while ensuring strict adherence to the study protocol.

It requires a clear understanding of the study protocol and the ability to interpret and apply standard operating procedures as well as develop standard operating procedures in accordance with the standard of practice or the study protocol as and when required.

It involves provision of guidance to other team members on nursing related clinical matters and study procedures and requirements.

Applicants must be willing to travel to health facilities situated in rural areas outside of Kilifi and/or Malindi Towns each day (transport will be provided by the study team), this may involve working hours of 7am-4pm (rather than 8am-5pm).


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