IDRC Nurse Jobs in Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Nurse for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study to be based in South Western Uganda.

The Successful candidate will report to the Clinical Officer.

Job Description

• Charged with triage at the study clinic.

• Ensure participants are seen on time and the clinic opens Mon-Sun 8am-5pm, when on
duty.

• Participate in recruitment of participants for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study.

• Participate in screening of study participants and obtain informed consent from study
participants or their parents/guardians.

• Participate in entering laboratory results into case record forms and filing of the result
slips.

• Ensure that blood and other samples are collected as per study schedule and disbursed
to the testing laboratories.

• Maintain confidentiality of study records and research findings as appropriate.

• Compile and submit periodic and interim reports to the coordinators.

• Responsible for ensuring that study data are collected, case report forms are completed
and backing up data regularly.

• Charged with clinical evaluation of study participants who may have complaints of possible Adverse Events and to adjudicate whether their symptoms and physical exams meet the criteria for adverse events.

• Compliment efforts of the other clinical officers already at

the health centre.

• Ensure study participant details are captured in appropriate MOH registers as per national
guidelines.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

• A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution;

• Must have at least 2 years progressive working experience in a clinical setting that supports community outreach activities.

• Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practicing
license.

• Previous training in HIV/ART management especially community-based PrEP delivery is
an added advantage.

• GCP and PHRP certification.

• Ability to work in a rural setting when required.

• Must have up to date GCP/HSP training certificates.

• Excellent knowledge (both oral and written) of Runyankole fluency and or language spoken in South-Western Uganda.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IDRC Nurse Jobs in Uganda

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