Vacancy title:
Study Nurse/ Counsellor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
University of Nairobi

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 17 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Description

• Conduct thorough screening of potential participants to ensure eligibility based on the study criteria
• Obtain informed consent from participants
• Providing family planning counselling services
• Implement strategies to Preventing missed appointments and enhance retention of study participants e.g. appointment reminders etc
• Supporting treatment adherence
• Collection and entry of study information in approved clinical report forms
• Completion of required MoH tools and registers for HIV care
• Ensure safe and confidential custody of study source and other study documents
• Collection and shipment of study specimen
• Dispensing of study medication to participants, providing clear instructions on usage and potential side effects
• Monitoring study participants for adverse events and reporting findings promptly to the County Clinical Coordinator
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Specification

• Kenya Enrolled Nurse and registered to practice with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct clinical care, preferably in HIV/AIDS management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage effectively with diverse populations
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in intermediate IT skills
• MUST have a current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
• MUST have a Certificate in Human Subject Protection
• Diploma or Degree in nursing is an added advantage
• Additional training in counselling is also beneficial
• Research experience particularly in clinical studies related to HIV is a plus
• Experience in HIV clinical care is an added advantage
• Certification in the Counselling is an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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