Nursing Officer III Job. KEMRI

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Program description

This program is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It involves conducting research and program support for activities related to malaria, HIV and other diseases. It is in this Mandate that HIV-Research Branch has the following vacancy in the HIV-R Clinic.

Job purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for providing nursing care to study participants, conducting treatment, monitoring and managing side effects and SAEs, taking histories, vital signs and participating in the physical examination and management of patients, collecting blood and other samples including stool and urine.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma in Community health nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Valid Practicing License from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Ability to work well with the public, in a team and able to collaborate well with counterparts.
• Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili

Responsibilities

• Provides basic triage to study participants
• Collects specimen and performs tests to study participants.
• Conducts rapid HIV testing to study participants with pre and post-test counselling.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and participants’ privacy.
• Maintains adequate amounts of required medical supplies.
• Ensures accurate data collection and recording of confidential clinical data.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and participants’ privacy.
• Advices the study participants on availability of referral services.
• Develops in-depth understanding of the study design and goals for successful implementation and execution of the study
• Develops and reviews study SOPs
• Training on reproductive health services including cervical cancer screening
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the study management

Terms of Employment

Employment is a one year renewable contract with probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate KEMRI salary scale depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following

• A cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications (Indicate Vacancy Number)
• Current Resume’ or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address
• Copies of certificates and testimonials
• Three letters of reference with contact information (phone and email)

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send in their applications to: The Director, KEMRI-CGHR, P. O. Box 1578- 40100, Kisumu

Applications are due no later than: May 6, 2019

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY;

Persons with disability, women, youth and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. KEMRI does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such request immediately.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VALID THROUGH: 05/06/2019
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya