IDRC Study Nurse Jobs in Uganda

IDRC Study nurse Jobs in Uganda


  • The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire 1 suitable candidate for the position of STUDY NURSE for a new project called the TB Screening Improves Preventive Therapy Uptake (TB SCRIPT) Trial. This is a Kampala based position.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Screen, consent, enroll and follow study participants

  • Participate in counselling and management of study participants

  • Provide TB treatment and fill the TB treatment register;

  • Organize patient follow-up and carry out home visits if required;

  • Participate in data collection and entry;

  • Collect blood and sputum specimens and transport to laboratory when needed;

  • Communicate closely with locally and internationally based Clinical Investigators by
    email and weekly telephone conferences

    Required Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and must have a practicing license

  • Prior experience working as a Study Nurse on trials and/or longitudinal studies/good
    working knowledge of TB and HIV care and treatment

  • Fluency in Luganda.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

  • Demonstrate experience with management of study data.

  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills/attention to detail

  • Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently

    How to Apply

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

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