study nurse - Barani, Kenya - INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON HEALTH

Description

STUDY NURSE – [15 POSITIONS]

The Project

Institute for Research on Health (IFROH) is driven by the idea that when the best research, the best education, and the best patient care converge, great breakthroughs are achieved. IFROH in Partnership with the National Institute of Health is pursuing this integrated excellence with a singular focus, fueled by collaboration among our top-ranked professional and graduate schools, medical center, research programs, and support teams.

IFROH is doing a randomized trial of antenatal corticosteroids for PMTCT women with a high probability of birth in the late preterm period. The project is being conducted at a hospital facility conducted at a hospital facility

The Position

The position is based in Mombasa, Busia, Kitui, Migori, Kilifi, Nyamira counties

Job Description

• Screen and enroll eligible participants in the study by ensuring proper administration of consent procedures.

• Administer screening and enrollment questionnaires to the participants.

• Maintain register of all randomized participants.

• Ensure data is collected accurately and resolve any discrepancies with the data team.

• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the study coordinator.

Job Specifications

• An applicant must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English.

• He or she must have a Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

• He or she must have at least one (1) year working experience, post qualification, in a busy maternity unit.

• Applicants should have experience in research and possess a practicing GHI Clinical trial license

Terms of appointment

This a position whose tenure is one (2) years contract renewable based on performance, donor funding, and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and work experience.