KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in Research Project: Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement research protocols, including recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting data
- Data Collection Perform assessments, interviews, and other data collection activities with study participants.
- Patient Care: Provide compassionate and comprehensive care to participants involved in research studies. Monitor their mental health status, administer treatments as needed, and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the study.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of research activities, including participant data, study procedures, and adverse events. Prepare reports, presentations, and publications to communicate research findings to the scientific community.
- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, research assistants and investigators. Communicate research progress, findings, and challenges in team meetings and research conferences.
- Ethical Compliance: Adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards governing human subjects research
- Reporting: Reports to study coordinator
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | •Diploma in Nursing (BSN or KRCHN) from an accredited institution. | Mandatory |
| 2 | •Registration with Nursing council | Mandatory |
| 3 | •Certified training in psychiatry from an accredited institution. | Mandatory |
| 4 | •Experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, preferably in a research capacity. | Mandatory |
| 5 | •Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments. | Mandatory |
| 6 | •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. | Mandatory |
| 7 | •Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. | Mandatory |
| 8 | •Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements in research. | Mandatory |
| 9 | •Strong analytical ability, planning, and organizational skills | Mandatory |
| 10 | •Excellent verbal and written communication skills. | Mandatory |
| 11 | •Ability to work with multi-skilled teams. | Mandatory |
| 12 | •Ability to work with multi-skilled teams. | Mandatory |
Application Procedure:
To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".
- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.