Study Nurses (2 POSTS) at the University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following position:
STUDY NURSE - CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGICAL MODELLING AND ANALYSIS – AD/10/43/2025, 2 POSTS
The Project CEMA, a Center of Excellence at the University of Nairobi established in 2020, unites experts from multiple disciplines to use data-driven approaches in tackling infectious diseases and improving public health in Africa. It has guided responses to COVID-19 and other outbreaks, advanced disease control efforts, and strengthened capacity in health data analysis with support from major global funders such as the Gates Foundation, CEPI, and the Wellcome Trust. This is a 24-month, multi-site study on infectious diseases, funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

The position:
The Study Nurses will report to the Project Coordinator, Accelerating CHIKungunya burden Estimation to inform Vaccine Evaluation (ACHIEVE), be based at Isiolo County Referral Hospital and Merti Sub-County Hospital, and occasionally travel between the two sites.

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Obtain informed consent/assent and ensure participant rights, safety, and
confidentiality are safeguarded.
b) Perform study-related nursing procedures, including venipuncture and the handling of biological and maternal samples in line with study protocols.
c) Provide treatment and routine clinical care as instructed by study clinicians, including monitoring vital signs, giving prescribed medications, and follow-up care.
d) Accurately complete Case Report Forms (CRFs), Laboratory Requisition Forms
(LRFs), and all other required study documentation within the REDCap electronic
data capture system.
e) Ensure compliance with biosafety, infection prevention, and ethical standards in all
study-related procedures.
f) Support the study sites to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
g) Maintain accurate study and patient records and generate reports as required.
h) Perform any other study-related duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Job Specification
Applicants must have:
a) Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
b) Registration and valid practising license with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
c) At least three (3) years of nursing experience.
d) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution
e) Experience working in donor-funded infectious disease research projects will be an
added advantage.
f) Ability to use REDCap for data entry and management will be an added advantage.
g) Knowledge of the local language(s) spoken in Isiolo County will be an added
advantage.

Competencies
a) Excellent diagnostic and patient management skills.
b) Strong attention to detail with good follow-through ability.
c) Proactive, ethical, and able to work with minimal supervision.
d) Effective communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
e) Ability to work in a multi-cultural, research-driven environment.
f) High integrity, punctuality, and professionalism.

Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be for one (1) year contract, renewable subject to performance and availability of funds. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary based on their qualifications and experience. In addition to a fulfilling and challenging role, they will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

NOTES
1. Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and
curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3)
referees, as well as indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts.
2. Applications and related documents should addressed to the Director, Human
Resource, University of Nairobi.
3. Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
4. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
5. Late applications will not be considered.
6. Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to:

recruit-sniotaid@uonbi.ac.ke
CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2025
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED