Clinical Research Nurse, Clinical Research Unit

About the role

Aga Khan University is hiring a Clinical Research Nurse for its Clinical Research Unit in Nairobi. The nurse plays a key role in conducting clinical trials and research studies, ensuring the safety, well-being and compliance of participants and the integrity of research data.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and recruit eligible participants for Phase 1+ clinical trials and screen them against inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Explain the trial to potential participants and obtain informed consent in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Administer investigational drugs or treatments according to the protocol and monitor participants for adverse reactions
• Take regular vital sign measurements, perform physical assessments and document any changes in health status
• Report adverse events promptly to the study investigator and regulatory authorities
• Collect blood samples for pharmacokinetic or other analysis and educate participants about the trial and investigational product
• Document all study activities accurately and support regulatory inspections
• Collaborate with the principal investigator and study coordinator, and take part in quality initiatives such as QVR reporting

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with at least 3-5 years of research experience
• Nursing Council of Kenya licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; CITI or research training preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hospital nursing experience in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Sound knowledge of GCP, clinical trial processes, patient care, biomaterials handling and health safety
• Prior experience operating basic medical equipment such as infusion pumps and ECG machines

Required skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
• Critical thinking, analytical skills and ability to multitask across several studies
• Proactive, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office