Kenya Medical Research Institute Nurse Counselor – Nairobi Jobs
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct clinical management of study participants
Specifically provide reproductive health inclusive of contraceptive services
Provide HIV testing and counselling to study participants enrolled in clinical trials
Provide HIV nursing care to study participants enrolled in HIV clinical trials
Obtains consent from participants for various studies
Obtains medical history and performs physical examination
Offers individual, group and family counseling to participants and patients
Confirms eligibility for all study participants
Completes and handles all CRF queries
Completes interviewer administered questionnaires
Conducts protocol specific tests and procedures
Phlebotomy, specimen processing
Does HIV counseling, testing and lab results interpretation
Responds to participant’s calls.
Community sensitization in order for recruitment purposes of study participants
Retention activities-follow up of participants in need of close monitoring and review together with visit reminders via phone calls
Development and training of SOPs
Record any adverse events, pregnancy and notify the lead clinician of the same as per protocol
Conduct procedures required as per research protocol in compliance with good clinical practice
Performs other duties assigned by supervisor
Vacancy Requirements:
At least Diploma in Nursing (KRN/KRCHN)
Training in HIV/AIDS counseling and testing
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or related field
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Team player
Excellent Communication and people skills
Highly organized
Ability to work without supervision
At least two (2) years’ experience as a nurse in a busy health facility
At least one (1) year experience working in a busy HIV care clinic
Experience providing reproductive health services
Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable
Experience working in clinical research setting is an added advantage
How to Apply
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