Psychiatric Nurses - Kisumu - 3 Posts at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

 

Psychiatric Nurses - Kisumu - 3 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience
  • LocationKisumu
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Sensitize the community/health facilities teams on the study.
  • Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study coordinator.
  • Screen and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent administration per study protocol.
  • Administer study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and perform quality checks before submitting the data.
  • Maintain documentation of all study activities as per study standard operating procedures.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews for PPWH who do not respond to intervention.
  • Provide appropriate referral for non-intervention study participants with high CMD scores per protocol.
  • Follow-up participants to ensure study visits are conducted in a timely manner.
  • For study participants on medication, monitor and update the psychiatrist and MDT on progress.
  • Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
  • Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being
  • Prepare daily updates, weekly and monthly progress reports, adverse event reports, serious adverse event reports as required.
  • Provide supervision to mentor mothers to ensure implementation of the interventions and attend all study related meetings.
  • Collaborate closely with other members of the research team-Behavioural Care officers, Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the relevant jurisdiction.    Mandatory
  • Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution.    Mandatory
  • Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity.    Mandatory
  • Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments.    Mandatory
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.    Mandatory
  • Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.    Skills & Competencies
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research.    Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills    Skills & Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.    Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to work with multi-skilled teams.    Skills & Competencies
  • Analytical and report writing skills    Skills & Competencies

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI on erecruitment.kemri.go.ke to apply

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