Job Description
Vacancy #: IRDO/NURSES/VARIOUS/2/2022
Location: Kisumu, Homabay, Siaya or Migori Counties;
Contract period: 3-6 months;
Reporting to: Study Coordinator (posting will be random)
Job Summary:
The role will be primarily to support the clinical procedures during screening, enrolment and follow up of study participants and offer HIV testing and referral services.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Take vitals, screen and enrol study participants, schedule appointments.
• Administer informed consent and collect data.
• Take samples and administer study products (e.g., drugs, vaccines).
• Provide adherence counselling and perform clinical procedures.
• Perform quality improvement procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing licence and registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Three or more years of previous experience in research, preferably on clinical trials.
• Experience with COVID-19 research or service provision highly desirable