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Study Nurse - Kisumu - 5 Posts At Kenya Medical Research - Kemri

The Association For The Physically Disabled Of Kenya (Apdk)

Government full time Kisumu Posted 1 month ago

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.Key Responsibilities: Recruit, screen, consent, enroll, and retain study participants in accordance with the study protocol, SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical, and regulatory requirements. Conduct study procedures, administer study questionnaires, and collect demographic, behavioral, and clinical data using approved study tools. Provide participant counseling on HIV prevention, STI prevention, contraception, adherence to study products, risk reduction, and other protocol-required health education. Coordinate participant follow-up visits, appointment reminders, tracing, and retention activities to minimize loss to follow-up and ensure protocol compliance. Complete and maintain accurate study documentation, including source documents, case report forms (CRFs), participant logs, and timely data entry into REDCap and other approved electronic databases. Review study data and records for completeness, accuracy, and protocol compliance; resolve data queries, and promptly document and report adverse events, protocol deviations, social harms, and other participant safety concerns. Collaborate with laboratory, pharmacy, clinical, qualitative research, and data management teams, and prepare study documentation for monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities. Maintain participant confidentiality, comply with institutional policies, GCP, Human Subjects Protection, and all applicable regulatory requirements, participate in study trainings and team meetings, and Perform any other study-related duties assigned by the Supervisor. Vacancy Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.    Mandatory Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in research, clinical trials, or related healthcare settings.    Mandatory Valid nursing registration and licensure.    Mandatory Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certification.    Mandatory Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Skills & Competencies Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.    Skills & Competencies Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.    Skills & Competencies Good problem-solving skills, initiative, and resourcefulness.    Skills & Competencies