Study Nurse/ Counsellor at University of Nairobi

Study Nurse/ Counsellor

Job Description

Conduct thorough screening of potential participants to ensure eligibility based on the study criteria
Obtain informed consent from participants
Providing family planning counselling services
Implement strategies to Preventing missed appointments and enhance retention of study participants e.g. appointment reminders etc
Supporting treatment adherence
Collection and entry of study information in approved clinical report forms
Completion of required MoH tools and registers for HIV care
Ensure safe and confidential custody of study source and other study documents
Collection and shipment of study specimen
Dispensing of study medication to participants, providing clear instructions on usage and potential side effects
Monitoring study participants for adverse events and reporting findings promptly to the County Clinical Coordinator
Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Specification

Kenya Enrolled Nurse and registered to practice with the Nursing Council of Kenya
Minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct clinical care, preferably in HIV/AIDS management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse populations
Keen attention to detail
Proficiency in intermediate IT skills
MUST have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
MUST have a Certificate in Human Subject Protection
Diploma or Degree in nursing is an added advantage
Additional training in counselling is also beneficial
Research experience particularly in clinical studies related to HIV is a plus
Experience in HIV clinical care is an added advantage
Certification in the Counselling is an added advantage

Notes

Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualification, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;
Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
Late applications will not be considered and
Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF

Send your application to recruit-StudyNurseCounsellor@uonbi.ac.ke