Nursing Careers – ART Delivery (6 Posts)

Nursing Jobs in Kenya 2014. 
Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP), is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).

RCTP leads the Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, a comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program working in over 100 clinics in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

RCTP is urgently seeking motivated, proactive individuals with requisite experience to fill the following vacancies for Nurses-ART Delivery, and Motor Cycle Riders for a project known as SEARCH (The Sustainable East Africa Research in Community Health) study.

SEARCH is a community cluster randomized trial in Uganda and Kenya of widespread early community wide antiretroviral therapy (ART) vs. standard of care, where primary endpoints will include both community health and community economic status.

We are conducting a household census in 12 communities and annual multi disease diagnostic health campaigns.

We are also be supporting ART Delivery through FACES Clinics.

Job Title: SEARCH Nurse – ART Delivery (6 Positions)
Reports to: SEARCHART Coordinator
Duty Station: Suba/ Mbita and Rongo/Uriri Districts
Duration: Annual Renewable Contract
Vacancy No. FN- 09-03-2014

Job Summary: Provision of ART services based on the SEARCH study protocol at health facilities in the study communities in Suba.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain consent/assent for study enrolment.
• Assist in the physical examination of study participants.
• Assist in follow up of study participants.
• Offer HIV counseling, care and support to study participants.
• Provide pre/post test counseling and adherence counseling to participant.
• Offer contraception counseling and provide contraceptive methods at the site.
• Completing case report forms.
• Assist in follow-up of laboratory results.
• Perform accurate record keeping and check study forms for completeness and accuracy each day.
• Schedule follow-up visits.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community.
• Maintain a good relationship with the community and other clinic staff.
• Develop an in depth understanding of the study’s goals and the logistics required to conduct the study
• Report problems encountered to study supervisor and consult appropriately.
• Attend meetings related to the study.
• Performs other duties assigned by the studymanager and designated supervisors

Key Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing and must be registered by the relevant body
• At least one year experience with clinical research
• Minimum 1year of experience in HIV Clinical Care including anti retroviral
• Experience implementing and supervising research (public health or clinical studies)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be a team player and motivator
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and Dholuo
• Maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype
• Diplomatic with strong leadership skills.
• Keen to detail
• Able to monitor, gather and evaluate information of broad scope and complexity
• Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges
• Competent with computer software applications includingMicrosoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based applications
• Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in South Nyanza Province

Applications should include the following:

• A cover letter stating the current position (if applicable), current salary and date available
• A current CV
• At least two letters of recommendation
• Copies of official certificates
• Copy of the latest pay slip
• Names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
• An email address and a telephone number

All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by March 12th 2014:

hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu.

Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.

Note: ‘RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment.

Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.

Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.