PrIMA-X Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya

PrIMA-X Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya


Job Purpose:

  • The study nurse will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants into the study in the selected facilities in Siaya County. He/she will directly report to the assistant study coordinator.

    Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Screening, recruiting and enrolling participants to the study.

  • Counselling the study participant on pre-exposure prophylaxis

  • Identifying prior study participants to be enrolled in the extension study.

  • Collect data per approved Standard Operating Procedures and input into Android tablet system (RedCap)

  • Conduct rapid HIV testing for study participants.

  • Counsel women on HIV and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission

  • Collecting, preparing, and storing samples from study participants.

  • Physical and neurocognitive assessment of infants

  • Preparing study participants for DEXA Scan procedures

  • Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study coordinator.

  • Participate in twice-weekly phone call with PI and rest of study staff.

    Qualifications:

  • Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya

  • Must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)

  • At least one year experience post-internship

  • Must be computer literate (Attache training computer certificate).

  • Must have 1 year research experience.

  • Language skills: Must be fluent in English, Swahili, and Dholuo.

  • Must have a valid certificate in Human Subjects Protection.

    Desirable qualities, skills and abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with PI via email and Zoom.

  • Excellent skills with mobile technology.

  • Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; PrIMA-X Study Nurse Jobs in Kenya


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