Job Description

LAI Study

Position: Study Nurses (1 post)

Reporting to: Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator

Location: Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi

Job Term: Contract

Essential Requirements

• Must have a minimum a Diploma in Nursing.


• Must have a valid practicing license


• Must have at least 2 years’ research experience


• Must have experience in REDCAP


• Must be trained in Human Subjects protection /Good Clinical Practice


• Must have excellent computer skills (Attach computer training certificate)


• Excellent communication skills: Must be able to communicate to the study participants well and with PI via email and Skype


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


• Flexibility in the job location and start period.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Discuss study procedures and conduct screening with facility clients to assess interest in and eligibility for participation in the research study.


• Perform the informed consent processes, obtain written and/or verbal consent for research procedures and document the consent process as needed.


• Input/Record data per approved Standard Operating Procedures in an electronic database using tablets.


• Maintain proper communication between study site, study coordinator and Study Principal Investigator (PI).


• Maintain adequate supplies at the study sites (for example, study forms)


• Submit summary of study progress to the study coordinator, Study (PI) or co-Investigators and suggest any improvements to the study procedures as appropriate


• Ensure strict compliance with ethical requirements for conduct of research, privacy and confidentiality of study participants and their data.


• Submit summaries of recruitment and enrolment to the study coordinator


• Attend regular meetings with the study PI and/or Study coordinator to discuss study progress and activities


• Provide support for non-research activities at the facility.


• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Application Process

Applications must include the following:

• CLICK HERE to complete our online application form


• Complete CV with 2 referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts


• Relevant certificates and testimonials


• Valid Practicing License

If qualified for the above post, please send your CV, practicing license and testimonials to the Principal Investigator, LAI study using the email: laistudy2021@gmail.com by 22nd September 2022

Kindly note that this position needs to be filled within 2 weeks after the interviews.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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