Study Nurse/ Counsellor at University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Afr...

 

Study Nurse/ Counsellor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

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

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Method of Application

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

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