Registered Nurse

The 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 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Registered Nurse – Eremet, Isiolo County

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the surveillance protocol for successful implementation and execution of the study;
• Provide basic triage and offer treatment to study participants;
• Consent and collect surveillance data using provided tools;
• Collect surveillance specimens and perform malaria rapid diagnostic tests on study participants as appropriate;
• Maintain strict confidentiality and participants’ privacy;
• Maintain adequate amounts of required medical supplies;
• Participate in the review and development of study SOPs; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the study management.

Vacancy Requirements:

Mandatory

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, Nursing/Midwifery, Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Valid Practising Licensing from Nursing Council of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili;
• Experience in working in Isiolo county and its environs.