International Center for Vulnerable population ICVPG Supported by Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) Bureau’s Programs for Vulnerable Populations, ICVPG is working with partner organizations to ensure that especially vulnerable populations groups are able to manage risks and gain access to opportunities that support their full and productive participation in society. ICVPG through local partners in Kenya are looking for STUDY NURSE for (1) year engagement
Position: Study Nurses (2SD Clinical Trial Project) – AD/6/64/20 (25 POSTS) (CHS) ONLY LOCALS SHOULD APPLY
Duty Station: Five position each at selected hospital facilities in HOMABAY, SIAYA, KISII, KAKAMEGA and MARSABIT
Reporting to: Study Coordinator
Tenure: Full-time, one year contract renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual consent.
Job description
This is a Project on adult HIV clinical trial that will be conducted at hospital facilities in Homabay, Kisii, Siaya, Kakamega and Marsabit. The Study Nurse will be responsible for recruitment, follow-up, retention and monitoring of study participants in accordance with the study protocols and SOPs.
Responsibilities
Screening of participants
Obtaining consent from participants
Providing family planning services
Preventing missed appointments and ensuring retention of study participants
Supporting treatment adherence
Collection and entry of study information in approved clinical report forms
Completion of required MoH tools and registers for HIV care
Safe and confidential custody of study source and other study documents
Collection and shipment of study specimen
Dispensing of study medication
Monitoring study participants for adverse events
Any other duties assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Enrolled Nurse and registered to practice with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Minimum of 1 year’ experience with direct clinical care
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Evidence of intermediate IT skills
MUST have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
MUST have a Certificate in Human Subject Protection
Diploma or Degree in nursing is an added advantage
Additional training in counselling is an added advantage
Research experience is an added advantage
Experience in HIV clinical care is an added advantage
Certification in the National Advanced HIV Clinical Course is an added advantage
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application CV, Cover letter to ([email protected]) by 22nd June 2020. They should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should state the place the would like to be station at depending on where they come from
