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Experience Required:3 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Medical
Minimum Education: Degree
Job Location: Mtwapa, Kenya
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Last Date: October 12, 2023

Job Description

Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.

Vacancy No. CRDR/017/09/23

JOB GRADE: KMR 6

REPORTING TO: Study coordinator

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing qualification from a recognized institution
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practicing Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya
• Proficiency in computer application
• Demonstrated work performance and results
• At least three years’ experience working in a clinical trial or research
setting will be an added advantage

Skills and Abilities:
• Analytical skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring and coaching skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Team player.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Taking part in developing and implementing nursing care policies related
to research activities
• Promoting innovation, creativity and excellence in nursing activities in
the site
• Ensure implementation of nursing care and services required by the
various diverse research studies within the site
• Spearhead patient\client Centeredness’ practices within the site
• Monitoring and evaluating nursing activities to ensure compliance with
prevailing guidelines and statutory requirements
• Ensuring performance contracting and capacity building by appraising
nursing staff
• Participating in scientific meetings
• Reviewing and approving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Establishing staff training needs and recommending training programs;
and
• Coach and mentor nursing staff.

Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.

Skills Required

Nursing Skills
Analytical Skills
Reporting Skills
Communication Skills
Managerial Skills
Team Leader
Team Management Skills
Coaching and Mentoring skills
Negotiating Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Work Efficiently and Proactively in a Team Environment