The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a STUDY NURSE for the
3HP Options Trial. The successful candidate will be based in Kampala.
Purpose of Position: Recruitment, screening, consenting, enrollment and follow-up of study participants. Entry, tracking and recording of study data on all source documents and resolution of data queries.
Key Result Areas/Outputs:
• Participants correctly screened, consented and enrolled.
• Accurate and timely entry, tracking and recording of information on all source documents.
• Accurate and timely resolution of data queries.
• Performing study participant baseline screening laboratory procedures.
• Follow-up and exit of study participants as stipulated by the protocol.
Job Description:
• Responsible for screening and enrolment of study participants.
• Triaging participants and taking vital signs during screening and other clinic visits
• Maintain the welfare of study participants.
• Issue transport reimbursements to eligible study participants.
• Work with Study Coordinator to manage the daily operation of the 3HP study.
• Schedule and review routine patient appointments and assist in identification of missed visits.
• Ordering of drugs and other clinic supplies, keeping stock of drugs and other clinical supplies.
• Administer and manage study and concomitant drugs and maintain all accountability logs
• Conduct any needed ongoing participant counseling
• Submit weekly updates to your supervisor and quarterly achievements
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications and other desirables for the job
1. Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a reputable institution
2. Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
3. GCP & HSP certificate within the last 2 years
4. TB/HIV Research Experience
5. Ability to work flexibly with different teams
6. Proficiency in Luganda
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, 7th December 2021 at 5:00pm.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for
consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.
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