PACS Study Nurses Jobs at Ahero and Bondo County Hospitals, Kenya

Dec 21, 2016

Postpartum Adolescent Contraceptive Study (PACS)

This research study is seeking 2 full-time study nurses, 1 at Ahero County Hospital and 1 at Bondo sub-County Hospital.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Recruit and enroll participants into the study


• Collect data per approved Standard Operating Procedures and input into Android tablet system


• Submit twice-weekly summaries of recruitment and enrollment into the study to the study coordinator


• Participate in twice-weekly phone call with PI and rest of study staff

 

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required

• Registered Nurse/Higher Diploma in nursing


• Excellent computer skills


• Past research experience: At least one year


• Held a previous position in Maternal and Child Health


• Experience in Family Planning highly desired


• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate regularly with PI via email and Skype


• Excellent skills with mobile technology


• Language skills: fluency in English, Kiswahili, and Luo


• Team player with ability to work closely with other study staff at the site

Salary: Short-term contract for 2 months with the possibility for a one-month extension. 

50,000 KSH per month.

Reports to:

• Daniel Matemo Maina


• Dr. John Kinuthia


• Dr. Alison Drake


• Mackenzie Flynn

How to Apply

All applications should be addressed to the Principal Investigator, Kenyatta National Hospital and send by 5th January, 2017 to email address: pacstudy2016@gmail.com