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.
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Develop, review and adhere to the study standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Sensitize the community/health facilities teams on the study.
Respond to questions about the study posed by participants and the community in consultation with the study coordinator.
Screen and enroll study participants and Administer Informed Consent administration per study protocol.
Administer study questionnaires as per protocol, accurately record the data and perform quality checks before submitting the data.
Maintain documentation of all study activities as per study standard operating procedures.
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews for PPWH who do not respond to intervention.
Provide appropriate referral for non-intervention study participants with high CMD scores per protocol.
Follow-up participants to ensure study visits are conducted in a timely manner.
For study participants on medication, monitor and update the psychiatrist and MDT on progress.
Ensure participant retention and adhere to site retention strategies.
Interact with participants in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects. This includes safeguarding participants' confidentiality, respecting their autonomy, and protecting their well-being
Prepare daily updates, weekly and monthly progress reports, adverse event reports, serious adverse event reports as required.
Provide supervision to mentor mothers to ensure implementation of the interventions and attend all study related meetings.
Collaborate closely with other members of the research team-Behavioural Care officers, Mentor mothers, data team, principal investigators, health facility staff, and larger Kargeno-research Hub staff.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Vacancy Requirements:
Diploma in Nursing (KRCHN) from an accredited institution. Mandatory
Current licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the relevant jurisdiction. Mandatory
Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution. Mandatory
Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity. Mandatory
Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments. Mandatory
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. Mandatory
Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Skills & Competencies
Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research. Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills Skills & Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skills & Competencies
Ability to work with multi-skilled teams. Skills & Competencies
Analytical and report writing skills Skills & Competencies
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