ACCUCIRC Study Clinicians Jobs in Kisumu

Job Vacancy: ACCUCIRC Study Clinicians
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Kisumu dedicated to improving the reproductive health of men and women.
NRHS has a variety of research projects, it runs support groups for PLWHA and MARPS, and it is working with the Ministry of Health to provide both adult and early infant male circumcision services in Kenya.
NRHS is currently seeking to hire two qualified clinicians (Nurses or Clinical Officers) to participate
in a study of the AccuCirc device for early infant male circumcision (EIMC).

Job Title: Study Clinician

Location: Kisumu County (UNIM and Ahero Sub County Hospital)

Reporting To: Study Coordinator

Contract Type: One year renewable

Purpose: Responsible for care and follow up for participants enrolled in research studies and non-research clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To screen patients and ensure that they are fit for the research study.
• Explain the research study protocol to the patients and administer consent to eligible clients.
• Provide EIMC services using the AccuCirc device.
• Be ready to respond to any emergency call from clients at all times.
• To ensure proper study participants’ record keeping and accurate entry of data before and after study related procedures.
• Conduct interviews on socio demographic and health information.
• Conduct medical examinations, including genital examination
• Report adverse events in a timely manner
• Ensure cleanliness of working areas at all times.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sterilization of the instruments that are used in the medical examination in liaison with the hygiene staff.
• Maintain a regularly updated inventory of all instruments and consumables.
• Take an active role in the training of Nurses and other Clinical Officers in the use of the AccuCirc device.
• Discuss return appointments as per study protocol.
• Offer appropriate referral options to the clients.
• Prepare and implement infection control protocol and monitor that infection prevention standards are followed properly.
• Keep information about clients in strict confidence.
• Assist with community outreach and infant circumcision education and mobilization activities.
• Be fully responsible and accountable for project resources entrusted to you.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepare and deliver narrative oral or written reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery or Diploma in Nursing
• Have a valid practicing license from the relevant professional body.
• At least three years job experience in a busy clinical set up
• Previous work experience in a research study would be an added advantage
• Good communication skills, including fluency in spoken and written English and Luo
• Experience with infant circumcision and/or theatre experience
• Neonatal and child health experience would be an added advantage
• Prior GCP and Human subjects training is desirable
• Newborn basic life support certification preferred

Desirable Attributes:

• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Proactive and reliable
• Intellectually curious and devoted to evidence based practice

Applications should include:
Cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
Current CV
Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees
How to Apply

Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title “AccuCirc Clinician” on the subject line.
Applications submitted by July 24, 2015.