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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