The role of the Study Nurse involves executing clinical procedures and research protocols within a study setting, specifically focusing on participant management, sample handling, and meticulous data documentation in Kisumu. This position is vital for ensuring the integrity and compliance of the research study.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Screen, consent, enroll, and follow up study participants, ensuring accurate documentation of clinical procedures, adverse events, and visit outcomes.
- Provide study information, address participant questions, and support retention through scheduled clinical assessments and follow-up coordination.
- Assist with lesion measurements, skin biopsy procedures, and safe handling of biological samples per protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Label, package, transport, and track samples, coordinating closely with KEMRI and Washington University laboratories for receipt, storage, and shipment documentation.
- Record participant data in Case Report Forms (CRFs) and study databases accurately and promptly, ensuring data quality through collaboration with the Data Manager.
- Maintain secure, organized clinical and research records in compliance with protocol requirements.
- Support qualitative research activities, including planning, recruitment, transcription, and secure data handling.
- Participate in study operations with the clinical and data management team, providing weekly progress updates on recruitment, follow-up, and data entry.
- Assist in resource management including supply procurement, inventory control, and basic financial/budget tracking.
- Prepare and submit regulatory documents to relevant ethics and oversight bodies, including amendments, safety reports, and deviations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Master’s in public health, Nursing and related courses is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of research experience in research settings or clinical trials is highly desirable.
