Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to car​e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.​Job Summary AKU’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health (CoEWCH) was established in 2012. It conducts research, knowledge translation, capacity building, and evidence-based advocacy in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and rights to improve the health and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents. With a focus on establishing high quality education, multidisciplinary research, and trainings in women, child, and adolescent health, the Centre contributes to health systems strengthening and quality of care, particularly in remote groups and vulnerable populations. This position is required to contribute to recruitment of participants, data collection and follow up of the clients for the research study, ‘the iMAMA/Smartsweep,” in collaboration with Philips, funded by the Bill Gates Foundation (BGF); whose primary objective is to assess the performance of Philips SmartSweep AI algorithms compared to Philips LumifyTM Diagnostic Ultrasound System for identified antenatal parameters. The research assistant–nurse will be required to support the study activities at the health facility study site. This will include screening and recruitment of study participants, clinical and non-clinical data collection. The research assistant–nurse will be required to comply with the stipulated guidelines on all study activities. He/She will be tasked with ensuring proper and ethical handling of study data in compliance with stipulated institutional policies and study-specific standards operating procedures (SOPs), The study nurse will be required to be sensitive and considerate throughout the encounter with participants, their families and other health facility staff. He / She will be the face of the study to the community and the larger health facility team and will be required to communicate to families and community members as appropriate and at all times to display a professional attitude. He / She will report to the project manager The position is based in Mombasa. This role may require shift work, including weekends and public holidays. The nurse is required to have and maintain active nursing practice licenses in Kenya and will be required to contribute to clinical care at the respective health care facilities. Responsibilities Liaise with health facility staff to identify potentially eligible study participants for recruitment into the study Contribute to screening and recruitment of study participants, including provision of informed consent. Clinical and non-clinical data collection for study participants Perform anthropometric measurements and vital signs measurements for study participants Conduct special study procedures for the study. A basic ultrasound procedure (AI-POCUS) Contribute to follow-up of participants for the post-visit data collection Create daily and monthly summary reports for activities as guided by the study coordinator. Communicate with families and community members about the study as appropriate and as guided by the study PI Attend training sessions and obtain relevant competency in data collection and informed consent, and other skills essential for delivery of his/her role. Regularly report any relevant events that affect the study to the study Manager As guided by the study coordinator, plan for data collection activities on a weekly and monthly basis to maximize efficiency of work output Conduct all study activities in adherence to the guidelines and protocols provided and with utmost confidentiality and ethical practice To handle study equipment with care and to ensure safe storage Participant reimbursement and accurate record-keeping as per study protocols and in compliance with AKU financial guidelines Any other responsibility as allocated by the PI and or/study Manager. Requirements Diploma in Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse or equivalent Valid Practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya Basic Computer literacy and training in Microsoft Office Suite Relevant Experience Good written and verbal skills in English and Kiswahili Experience working at the maternity unit, antenatal care unit or child health units at hospital or health Centre level At least 1-year experience at a busy health facility Experience working at public health care facilities Experience in research activities at community or health facility level Experience in mobile data collection tools Personal Characteristics & Behaviours Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Keen listening ability Attentive to detail and quality. Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision and within stipulated deadlines and schedules. Proactive, able to multi-task and willing to adapt to additional tasks Well groomed Willing to work long hours. This may include nights, weekends and/or public holidays. Able to maintain confidentiality Courteous and respectful