Research Assistants (Prep) At Kemri Wellcome Trust Research Programme (Kwtrp)

Study Description

A Pilot evaluation of pharmacy-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery targeting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) at risk for HIV in Kisumu Kenya. Accessing products from retail pharmacies. This implementation project is a collaboration between Research Care and Training Program RCTP-KEMRI and University of Washington.
KMR /7 (K) Vacancy No.FN-008-02-2020
Reports to:Project coordinator
Duration:Four months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Study Nurse will be responsible for delivering PrEP to AGYW in a pharmacy
Counsel AGYW accessing pharmacy
Administer questionnaires.
Data entry into the tablet.
Respond to data query response, attend trainings, weekly reporting on this and other related studies.
Data quality assurance
Carry out other duties as may be assigned pertaining to the project.
Closely work with pharmacy staff members and nearby health facility to ensure the success of the project

Required Qualifications
Experienced, practicing registered nurse with the Nursing officers council of Kenya with minimum of a diploma in nursing - Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Two years of working experience as a Nurse
Computer literate
Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
Must be able to work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity

Other Required Skills
Demonstrated track record working with AGYW
Experience in research will be an added advantage