This position is required to contribute to recruitment of participants, data collection and follow-up for the research study, “Pregnancy Care Integrating Translational Science Everywhere (PRECISE)” and related studies. The Research Assistant - Nurse will be required to support the study’s activities at the health facility. This will include screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection, sample collection and handling. Additional study procedures including clinical procedures, anthropometry, collection of special biological samples and performing bedside/ point of care tests.He /She will report to the Study Coordinator and to the Principal Investigator (PI).He /She will be required to comply with stipulated guidelines on all study activities. The study nurse will be required to be sensitive and considerate throughout the encounter with participants, their families and other health facility staff. He /She will be the face of the study to the community and the larger health facility team and will be required to communicate to families and community members as appropriate and at all times to display a professional attitude.The position is based at public health facilities in Kaloleni and Rabai subcounties in Kilifi county. The role will include some local travel within the study area – between health facilities and to communities. The role will require shift work including nights, weekends and public holidays. The nurses should have and maintain active nursing practice licenses in Kenya and will be required to contribute to clinical care at the respective health care facilities. RequirementsDiploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or equivalentValid Practicing license from the Nursing Council of KenyaBasic Computer literacy and training in Microsoft Office SuiteAt least 1year experience at a busy health facilityResponsibilitiesLiaise with health facility staff to identify potentially eligible study participants for recruitment into specific studies and sub-studiesContribute to screening and recruitment of study participants including provision of informed consent.Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participantsPerform anthropometric measurements and vital signs measurements for study participantsContribute to collection, transport and logging of biological samples for the study and where applicable for clinical activity.Contribute to initial processing of biological samples under supervision of the laboratory staff.Conduct clinical measurements and clinical tests (eg. point of care tests, bedside tests) for the study.Conduct special study procedures for the study. The nature of these may vary in different phases of the study. This may include basic ultrasound procedures and other clinical procedures.Support health facility staff in obtaining and recording other data relevant for the study.Contribute to follow up of participants in their homes and communities.Create daily and monthly summary reports for activities as guided by the study coordinator.Communicate to families and community members about the study, as appropriate and as guided by the study coordinatorAttend training sessions and obtain relevant competency in data collection and informed consent and other skills essential for delivery of his/her role.Attend any refresher training as and when requiredRegularly report any relevant events that affect the study to the study coordinatorAs guided by the study coordinator, plan for data collection activities on a weekly and monthly basis to maximise efficiency of work and travelConduct all study activities in adherence to provided guidelines and protocols and with utmost confidentiality and ethical practiceFor selected participants, conduct home follow-up visits to collect relevant data for the study.Handle study equipment with care and to ensure safe storageAny other responsibility as allocated by the study coordinator. This may include activities in the community and activities in other studies within the Centre of Excellence Women and Child Health.This role is based primarily at the health facilities but may include roles in the community. The role includes shift work including nights, weekends and public holidays. This role is based primarily at the health facilities but may include roles in the community. The role includes shift work including nights, weekends and public holidays. Staff will obtain training on any specialised clinical procedures or tests.The nurses should have and maintain active nursing practice licenses in Kenya and will be required to contribute to clinical care at the respective health care facilities. This will be guided by the study coordinator. In these roles the staff will report to appropriate supervisors in the health facility.
