MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Nursing Officer Jobs

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Nursing Officer Jobs


Job Purpose

  • The overall purpose is to consent study participants, give health education talks, conduct interviews, collect data and to obtain study specimens from participants recruited into the study.

  • To refer participants found sick during the study to appropriate health facilities for care.

    Roles & Responsibilities

  • Administer the information sheet and obtain informed consent from study participants.

  • Collect data through conducting interviews with study participants.

  • Conduct measurements as indicated in the study protocol.

  • Collect nasal and throat swabs from study participants.

  • Perform phlebotomy and obtain venous blood as per study protocol.

  • Perform rapid HIV tests, rapid malaria tests and haemoglobin in the field.

  • Referral of study participants found ill during the field work.

  • Document and label study samples collected from study participants in the field.

  • Ensure that samples collected in the field are transported in time to the Kyamulibwa field laboratory.

  • Provide health education and awareness to study participants and communities.

  • Provide basic medical care to study participants.

  • Make regular requisitions for supplies and PPE from the store.

  • Transfer data collected from the
    field and synchronise the data on the server.

  • Attend and give presentations in CMEs.

  • Ensure proper documentation and adherence to the study protocol.

  • Perform any other duty assigned by the PI or the study coordinator.

    Person Specification

  • Diploma in Nursing/comprehensive.

  • Degree qualifications in Nursing is desired.

  • Short courses on research methods, GCP training, counselling is an added advantage.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in clinical and research setting.

  • Possession of counselling skills is an added advantage.

  • Communication skills with good of English and Luganda.

  • User knowledge in computer applications.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Nursing Officer Jobs

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