University of Nairobi
Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology
Antenatal Corticos Teroids for Improving Outcomes in Preterm Newborns (ACTION) Trial Project
Job Opportunities
The ACTION Trial project is a WHO Multi Country Trial to be conducted for a period of two (2) years in four hospitals in Kenya which include Thika level 5 hospital, Kiambu level 5 hospital, Nakuru level 5 hospital and Coast Provincial General hospital.
Study Nurse
5 Positions
Location: Nakuru, Mombasa Sites
Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a pass in English
- The applicant must have a diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or a degree in Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Experience
- At least 2 years working experience post qualification in a busy maternity unit
- Applicants with training and experience in research and IT will have added advantage
Among other duties the applicant will be required to:-
- Work closely with the ACTION Investigators, Study Coordinator and the Data Manager
- Based in the following County hospitals: Nakuru, Coast
- Work closely with the staff of labour ward to:
- Recruit and randomize study participants
- Collect data
- Maintain registers of randomized clients
There will be two (2) nurses in Nakuru site; three(3) in Mombasa site (Nakuru level 5 hospital and Coast Provincial General hospital)
Applications must include the following:
- Complete CV with 3 referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts
- Relevant certificates and testimonials.
- Practicing license
- Completed online application form (CLICK HERE to access)
How to Apply
If qualified for the above post, please send your CV to the actiontrialproject@gmail.com
Terms of employment for all positions: three (3) contract renewable on Mutual agreement
Closing Date: 29th August 2018. (2 Weeks)