KEMRI/University of Washington Program Jobs: Study Nurses and Study Assistants

Program description: KEMRI/University of Washington Program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the University of Washington, Seattle, has the following opportunities that are challenging, diverse and rewarding:

4 Positions: Study Nurses

Location: Based in 4 Geographical Regions across Kenya (Nyanza and Western, Rift Valley, Nairobi and Central and Coast and North Eastern). Will lead a mobile team within their designated region staying one or two weeks at each study site then moving to the next study site for a period of 6 months.

Reports to: The project Director.

Essential Qualifications;

1. Education: Registered Nurse or higher from a recognized institution.
2. Experience: At least 2 years of experience post training with experience in working with HIV/AIDS patients. Those with experience in a clinical research setup will be highly considered.
3. Desirable Qualities:

• Ability to prioritize workload of self and program team members and balance conflicting demands.
• Ability to lead and work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients verbally and in writing.
  

Position Summary:

Incumbent will have oversight of the field team in the execution of the STI Surveillance Study Protocol requirements. S/He will supervise the administration of the study questionnaires, collection and shipping of laboratory specimens and coordinate with the Project manager to resolve any issues as they occur.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Implementation of the STI Surveillance Protocol in the field
• Supervise research assistants under them
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study designs and goals, and ensure that study is conducted in compliance with study protocols and other regulatory requirements
• Provide medical advice and respond to clinical queries from the study staff, and to questions about the study posed by participants and others
• Make diagnoses and decisions to treat patients according to study protocol
• Accurately complete and check all study documents
• Report problems encountered in the field to the Principal Investigator or other designated personnel
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the trial investigator’s project manager
• Authoring of the clinical SOPs for the study
  

Terms of Employment: A six (6) month contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:

1. Letter of Application
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address

Applications are due no later than: 19th June 09 by close of business i.e. 5p.m
To: kemriuwjobs @ gmail.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

NB: THE REF SECTION ON THE APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING WORDING; ‘APPLICATION FOR STUDY NURSE.’

Applications without this wording in the ref section, for those applying for this position will NOT be considered.

8 Positions: Study Assistants

Location: Based in 4 Geographical Regions across Kenya (Nyanza and Western, Rift Valley, Nairobi and Central and Coast and North Eastern). Will assist the study nurses within their designated region in the collection of research data staying one or two weeks at each study site then moving to the next study site for a period of 6 months.

Reports to: The study nurse and the project Manager.

Essential Qualifications;

1. Education: Medical laboratory technician or certificate in IT or certificate in HIV counselling (or higher qualifications) will be considered
2. Experience: Those with experience in a research setup such as surveys, data entry etc, will be highly considered. Experience in working with HIV/AIDS patients is an added advantage.
3. Desirable Qualities:

• Ability to work within a team environment and in a diverse cultural environment.
• Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and clients.
  

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of the STI Surveillance Protocol in the field as directed by the study nurse
• Accurately complete and check all study documents
• Report problems encountered in the field to the study nurse or other designated personnel
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the study nurse or the project manager
  

Terms of Employment: A six (6) month contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on education levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the KEMRI scales plus supplemental amounts.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae with Telephone number and e-mail address

Applications are due no later than: 19th June 09 by close of business i.e. 5p.m
To: kemriuwjobs @ gmail.com

NOTE: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and Candidates with the knowledge of the Geographical regions will be highly considered.

NB: THE REF SECTION ON THE APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING WORDING; ‘APPLICATION FOR STUDY ASSISTANT.’

Applications without this wording in the ref section, for those applying for this position, will NOT be considered.