Study Nurse

Background

Global Programs for Research & Training (Global Programs) is an international non-governmental organization in Kenya. Registered in 2014, Global Programs is a wholly owned and controlled affiliate of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Global Programs in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco through an NIH funded grant is setting up a new Study, titled (Viremia Risk Study)Enhanced virologic monitoring to facilitate adherence support for pregnant and postpartum women at risk of HIV viremia.” The study will be conducted in Kisumu County.

Global Programs seeks to recruit a Study Nurse for this study. The position requires a one-year commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the period, subject to funding availability.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and medical examinations for study participants and treat medical conditions as may apply
• Perform clinical assessment of participants & interpret laboratory results.
• VL monitoring and counseling, giving feedback to study participants
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health staff to identify eligible participants
• Recruit study participants in coordination with Ministry of Health staff
• Administer informed consent to prospective and continuing study participants and record the process appropriately
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community
• Develop in-depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
• Blood sample management/coordination with Lumumba KEMRI research laboratory for same-day viral load analysis and retrieval of results
• Transport Reimbursement for study participants
• Track/trace participants for their study visits within the prescribed visit windows to ensure good retention and safety monitoring. This may include home visits and speaking with household members while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Report problems encountered to the study PI and consult appropriately
• Data collection of study questionnaires into tablet-based database.
• Maintain and upload study data daily.
• Accurate and prompt study documentation.
• Support data quality control and investigate data queries.
• Always maintain participant confidentiality
• Maintain good relationship with the community, the rest of the clinical and research teams, Ministry of Health, and the other departments in the facility
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the study leadership and designated supervisors
• Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity

Other activities that may be required

• Handling budgetary concerns regarding the study activities.
• Participate in regular scheduled study team meetings.
• Report adverse events as applicable and document all protocol deviations

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training institution.
• Registered with the Nursing council and has a valid practicing license
• At least one year’s experience with Clinical practice

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in implementing clinical research studies.
• Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in Dholuo, English and Swahili
• Ability to ride a motorbike (with a valid riding/driving license) will be an added advantage.
• Must be keen and attentive to detail and have ability to follow instructions and procedures properly.
• Must be non-judgmental and flexible to mix with all cadres of people