Study Nurse - KEMRI/CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration

Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases.

Due to its continued growth, the Malaria Branch has the following vacancies to fill in its new study based in Asembo, Rarieda district.

Position: Study Nurse (MR 7-8, depending on qualifications)
2 Positions

Location: Asembo, Rarieda District
Reports to: Field Coordinator and Hospital supervisor

Opening date: July 16 2010
Vacancy No: K146/07/2010

Essential Requirement

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Community Health Nursing or its equivalent.
• Must be Fluent in English, Luo and Kiswahili.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient contact, direct clinical care at ANC and to infants
• Basic computer skills
• Must live in Asembo near Lwak Mission Hospital.

Desired Qualities

• Previous research experience with GCP training would be an added advantage.
• Experience in the delivery ward would be an added advantage
• Experience using PDAs or Net-Books
• Excellent social, interpersonal, communication and listening skills; open minded and non-judgmental; well organized
• Ability to work independently as well as an active member of the team
• Be flexible to work within the existing structure.

Position description: Nurses will report to the field Coordinator and hospital supervisor and will carry out clinical/nursing duties and data collection for the study.

Specific Duties and responsibilities:

• Consent study participants and take medical histories, perform physical exams during screening and enrollment.
• Perform ultrasound to determine gestational age of study participant and conduct 1st ANC visit.
• To attend to study participants for delivery at health facility.
• Follow up pregnancy outcomes in the field, conduct interviews with the women and perform newborn examinations.
• To accurately and completely fill out all study forms on Net-books or PDAs.
• Establish good links with the traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in the study area
• Arrange two-weekly meetings with the TBAs
• Helps ensure good communication, quality and timely completion of study activities, including problem identification and problem solving.
• Keep records and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study case definitions, procedures, design and goals.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and others.
• Report problems encountered in the field to the supervisor.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the management.

Terms of Employment: A fixed term two and a half (2.5) renewable annual contract as per the KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates and Transcripts

Applications are due not later than: July 30, 2010

To:

The Human Resources Manager
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, 40100, Kisumu

or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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