Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prescreening and screening of participants
• Register and consent study participants and assist with eligibility determination, screening, and enrolment of study participants.
• Informed Consent administration per study protocol and collection of participant medical, surgical and reproductive history.
• Support in health talks to participants at the clinic and mobilization sources.
• Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study doctor.
• Maintain up-to-date participant visit notes
• Administer Case Report Forms (CRFs), accurate recording of data on CRFs, and perform self-
• Perform phlebotomy on all study participants
• Assess adherence to study products and take anthropometric measurements
• Closely work with other staff members to ensure the success of the study

Vacancy Requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• At least two (2) years Clinical research experience
• Demonstrated competence in female reproductive health service delivery, including cervical cancer screening, counselling, and provision of various contraception methods
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment services
• Good Clinical Practice training/Human Subjects Protection training in mental Health/Psychiatry Nursing, is an added advantage    Added Advantage
• Commitment to integrity and high-quality performance
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Keen and attentive to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Articulate in both verbal and written communication in English and Swahili.
• Counselling skills
• Computer literacy