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Research Midwife

University Of Nairobi

full time Nairobi Posted 2 days ago

Job Specifications:

  • Either a Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) , a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health or an equivalent field

  • Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and present a valid practicing license

  • Two (2) years of continuous clinical experience with ANC, Maternity and Rural health experience.

  • At least two (1) years’ prior experience conducting clinical research including maternal health clinical trials

  • Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Training certificates is an added advantage

  • Experience and skills needed: Strong maternal health clinical skills, high accuracy and attention to detail, proficiency in Redcap or electronic data systems, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Pre-screening and screening potentially eligible participants to volunteer for participation in clinical research studies

  • Obtain informed consent and ensure participant rights, safety and confidentiality are safeguarded

  • Conduct scheduled study visits and perform required clinical assessments

  • Perform retinal imaging (fundoscopy) ensuring quality and protocol adherence

  • Perform/support laboratory and point-of-care tests (e.g., FBC, OGTT)

  • Enter and manage study data in REDCap accurately and in real time ensuring the highest level of quality and integrity are maintained

  • Maintain source documents and respond to data queries promptly

  • Schedule participants upcoming visits as per study schedules and actively follow up participants to ensure retention

  • Identify high-risk cases and facilitate timely referral and clinical care

  • Ensure protocol adherence and report adverse events or deviations

  • Maintain study equipment and ensure availability of supplies

  • Participate in trainings, monitoring visits, and routine study meetings

  • Work with community health promoters and peer leaders to effectively mobilize potential participants for clinical research studies

  • Maintain appropriate study logs including screening, training and reimbursement logs

  • Perform quality control and quality assurance activities as guided by site SOPs and Quality Management Plans

  • Perform any other relevant clinical or research duties as assigned by the Hub research team