Research Assistant, Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job Summary
The Research Nurse will be responsible for enrolment, data collection, blood sampling and follow up of study participants, to better understand how severe acute respiratory-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy impacts women and their neonates during pregnancy and post-partum period. S/he will work within the Centre of Excellence for Women and Child Health, East Africa and report to the Principal Investigator.
Requirements

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Nurse or equivalent.
  
• Proof of registration with relevant professional body.
  
• Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferably in nursing and midwifery.
  
• Experience in research is an asset.
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct proper recruitment and enrolment of study participants.
  
• Facilitate accurate data collection using case report forms.
  
• Ensure timely sample collection by availing the test kits to the study sites, collection of blood samples and packaging and delivery of blood samples to the laboratory.
  
• Follow up study participants and collect follow up study data.