KNH has turned 115 years and it had its Centenary Celebration in 2001. The Hospital was built to fulfill the role of being a National Referral and Teaching Hospital, as well as to provide medical research environment. Established in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40, KNH became a State Corporation in 1987 with a Board of Management and is at the apex of the referral system in the Health Sector in Kenya. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares and within the KNH complex are College of Health Sciences (University of Nairobi); the Kenya Medical Training College; Kenya Medical Research Institute and National Laboratory Service (Ministry of Health). KNH has 50 wards, 22out-patient clinics, 24 theaters (16 specialized) and Accident & Emergency Department. Out of the total bed capacity of 1800, 209 beds are for the Private Wing. Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital (now Nairobi Hospital). It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital - after Jomo Kenyatta - following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country. Kenyatta National Hospital has a capacity of 1800 beds and has over 6000 staff members. It covers an area of 45.7 hectares. The University of Nairobi Medical School, and several government agencies are located on the campus.JOB PURPOSE The Research Officer will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants into the study in the selected health care facilities in Nairobi County. He/she will directly report to the Study coordinator SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Screening, recruiting and enrolling eligible participants to the study as per study guidelines. Collect data per approved Standard Operating Procedures Input collected data into the Android tablet system (RedCap) Ensure that data collected is accurate, complete, securely handled, and stored in accordance with study SOPs, good clinical practice (GCP) and confidentiality stipulations. Prepare daily clinic summaries of the screened and enrolled study participants Ensuring that the study participants receive the appropriate interventions and procedures Ensure that the study participants are compliant with the study procedures Demonstrate an understanding the study SOPs Ensure compliance with the SOPS at all time of the study procedures Train the facility staff on PM+ Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study Coordinator Complete data capture forms monthly documenting changes to study strategies Essential requirements: Must have a Diploma in Community Health, Social Work or Counselling Psychology from a recognized institution. Must be Fluent in English, Kiswahili (common languages among our research participants) Must have at least two (2) years of research experience. Must have excellent skills in REDCAP for data collection Must be conversant with the study area– Nairobi County Should have excellent computer skills MUST have certificate in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection valid for the next 48 months of the date of this advert Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with the study coordinator via email and Zoom. Team player with the ability to work closely with other study staff at the site
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Breakthrough Program Research Officer At Kenyatta National Hospital
Healthcare / Medical
full time
Nairobi
Posted 21 hours ago