Infectious Diseases Institute Research Nurse (KS studies Lacor Hospital) Jobs in Uganda
Infectious Diseases Institute Research Nurse (KS studies Lacor Hospital) Jobs in Uganda
General Summary The Research study nurse will be the champion of the Kaposi’s sarcoma studies in Gulu, Lacor Hospital and the Northern region in Uganda including creating awareness about the biopsy service, lead in identification and enrolment of suitable research participants, completion and filing of study documentation and biological sample collection. The study nurse will directly report to the Site PI and IDI study coordinators on the daily study operations.
Key Responsibilities
Create awareness and advocate for performance of biopsies for patients with lesions suspected to have KS in the Gulu region.
Screen potential participants for eligibility.
Provide general nursing care to potential participants and study participants.
Provide study information to potential subjects prior to, during the consent process, and through study participation.
Travel to various health facilities to sensitize and recruit study participants
Administer questionnaires to all consented participants
Perform study procedures that including photographic documentation, collecting and processing biological specimens for instance skin punch biopsy, saliva, blood, and blood draws, completion of study logs and data entry.
Maintain proper study documentation and participate in review of study questionnaires
Participate in all the project calls and communication.
Provide periodic reports on study progress to the study coordinators
Perform any other study-related
duties assigned by Study Coordinators or Principal Investigators.
Person Specification
Nursing degree or diploma (registered) from a recognized education institution
Current Nursing Practicing License
GCP training and research experience will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 1 years work experience in a public health facility setting.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills and ability to communicate with potential participants in local languages.
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in nursing procedures and practices including pediatric phlebotomy.
Good counseling skills.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to be a good team player.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, schedule and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Competence in the use of standard MS Office software.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Institute Research Nurse (KS studies Lacor Hospital) Jobs in Uganda
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