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Study Nurse – Kisumu
Key Responsibilities:
- i. Conduct participants’ assessments, monitor vital signs, and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- ii. Educate participants on cervical cancer screening and prevention.
- iii. Support the implementation and monitoring of research studies related to secondary cervical cancer prevention.
- iv. Informed Consent administration.
- v. Collaborate with the research team to collect, document, and report clinical data accurately.
- vi. Capture and manage adverse events.
- vii. Administer Case Report Forms and perform quality checks and query resolution.
- viii. Ensure compliance with ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines in all activities.
- ix. Participate in training and capacity-building activities for clinic staff and community partners.
- x. Maintain accurate and confidential participants’ records in compliance with site policies and regulations.
- xi. Community engagement and collaboration with other partners to identify potentially eligible study participants
- xii. Perform pelvic examination and collection of Cervicovaginal swabs.
- xiii. Maintain study logs, supplies inventory and management of site petty cash.
- xiv. Develop and review of clinic related related SOPs
Vacancy Requirements:
# | Description. | Requirement Type |
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1 | Diploma or degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. | Mandatory |
2 | Valid nursing license to practice in Kenya. | Mandatory |
3 | Training in ICH GCP and HSP will be an added advantage | Added Advantage |
4 | Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience, preferably in Cervical Cancer Prevention Services | Mandatory |
5 | Experience working in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable. | Mandatory |
6 | Familiarity with cervical cancer screening and thermal ablation procedures. | Mandatory |
7 | Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. | Mandatory |
8 | Excellent communication and patient counseling skills. | Mandatory |
9 | Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. | Mandatory |
10 | Knowledge of REDCap. | Mandatory |
11 | Knowledge of ethical and regulatory requirements for clinical research. | Mandatory |
12 | Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. | Mandatory |
13 | Strong organizational and time-management skills. | Mandatory |
14 | Commitment to advancing participant care and cervical cancer prevention services. | Mandatory |
15 | Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) certification with Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines | Mandatory |