Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.
K MR 7 Vacancy No. FN-03-05-2021
Reports to: Study Doctor
Duration: 1 Year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service. The first 3 months is a probation period
Duties and Responsibilities
- Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening and enrolment of study participants.
- Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical and surgical history.
- Work in consultation with the study clinicians in all steps above
- Participant vaccination and psychosocial counselling
- Prescreening and screening of participants
- Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
- Collect nasal swab specimens and phlebotomy.
- Observe participants after vaccination and report any AEs observed to study doctor.
- Ensure participant flow at the clinic.
- Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
- Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
- Maintain a good relationship with the community, study participants and other clinic staff.
- Maintain up to date participant visit notes
- Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs and perform self QC
- Assess adherence to study products- vaccine schedules and take anthropometric measurements
- Perform home visits.
- Develop and review clinic related SOPs
- Laboratory results interpretation
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports of personal study activities
- Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Nursing
- Must be registered with the Nursing officers council of Kenya.
Experience:
- Knowledge and experience in vaccine administration and psychosocial counselling
- Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training
- At least two (2) years Clinical research experience
Desirable Qualities
- Commitment to integrity and high quality performance
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Keen and attentive to detail
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
- Counseling skills
- Computer literacy
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