Research Midwife

Job Specifications:

• Either a Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) , a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Public Health or an equivalent field
  
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and present a valid practicing license
  
• Two (2) years of continuous clinical experience with ANC, Maternity and Rural health experience.
  
• At least two (1) years’ prior experience conducting clinical research including maternal health clinical trials
  
• Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Training certificates is an added advantage
  
• Experience and skills needed: Strong maternal health clinical skills, high accuracy and attention to detail, proficiency in Redcap or electronic data systems, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Pre-screening and screening potentially eligible participants to volunteer for participation in clinical research studies
  
• Obtain informed consent and ensure participant rights, safety and confidentiality are safeguarded
  
• Conduct scheduled study visits and perform required clinical assessments
  
• Perform retinal imaging (fundoscopy) ensuring quality and protocol adherence
  
• Perform/support laboratory and point-of-care tests (e.g., FBC, OGTT)
  
• Enter and manage study data in REDCap accurately and in real time ensuring the highest level of quality and integrity are maintained
  
• Maintain source documents and respond to data queries promptly
  
• Schedule participants upcoming visits as per study schedules and actively follow up participants to ensure retention
  
• Identify high-risk cases and facilitate timely referral and clinical care
  
• Ensure protocol adherence and report adverse events or deviations
  
• Maintain study equipment and ensure availability of supplies
  
• Participate in trainings, monitoring visits, and routine study meetings
  
• Work with community health promoters and peer leaders to effectively mobilize potential participants for clinical research studies
  
• Maintain appropriate study logs including screening, training and reimbursement logs
  
• Perform quality control and quality assurance activities as guided by site SOPs and Quality Management Plans
  
• Perform any other relevant clinical or research duties as assigned by the Hub research team