Job title: Study Nurses( 3 Positions) Location: Kisumu County Reports to: Study Coordinator Job Purpose: The study nurse will play a vital role in the Kulindana Project, which seeks to expand access to tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) through community-friendly delivery models aimed at improving uptake and reducing TB transmission.
The nurse will be responsible for administering clinical interventions, supporting participant enrollment, and overseeing clinical specimen collection.
They will also assist with documentation and protocol-required assessments.
Their clinical expertise will be essential to ensuring participant safety, protocol adherence, and the accurate execution of study intervention procedures.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Study Nurse will contribute to the generation of high-quality data and the successful implementation of the project.
Key Responsibilities: Assist in the identification, recruitment, and retention of eligible study participants.
Conduct informed consent discussions, ensuring participants understand study procedures and their rights.
Perform physical assessments, collect vital signs, and document medical histories.
Conduct point-of-care or rapid tests as required.
Administer investigational product/placebo per protocol and monitor for adverse events.
Manage and report adverse events promptly in accordance with protocol and ethics guidelines.
Collect biological samples (e.g., blood, urine, swabs) following biosafety procedures.
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and transport of specimens.
Administer study questionnaires and perform study-related procedures as scheduled.
Accurately document all study-related data in source documents and case report forms (CRFs). Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Ensure any concerns the study procedures and supplies are flagged early and where applicable addressed or referred.
Support monitoring visits and audits by ensuring records are complete and up-to-date.
Adhere to the study protocol, GCP, and ethical standards.
Participate in site training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Assist with recruitment and retention efforts as needed.
Liaise with study sponsors, monitors, and external laboratories as required.
And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time Qualifications & Experience: Minimum a Diploma in Nursing Must be registered by the Nursing Council of Kenya Valid practicing license At least 2 years’ experience in clinical research, preferably in TB screening or TB preventive therapy.
Experience with GCP and HSP Phlebotomy and sample handling experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact respectfully with diverse populations.
Applications must include the following: Complete CV Three(3) referees indicating their active day telephone contact and e-mail contact Relevant certificates and testimonials If qualified for the above post, please send your application addressed to the Principal Investigator, “Expanding access and impact of tuberculosis preventative therapy: Community-friendly delivery and monitoring of TPT to improve uptake and reduce TB transmission (Kulindana Project). If qualified for the above post, please send the above documents to the email By; 26th March 2026 NB: This position needs to be filled within one week after the interview.
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