TASO Uganda Study Nurse Jobs in Uganda

TASO Uganda Study Nurse Jobs in Uganda

Main Purpose of the Job: To recruit and consent eligible Mosaic-catalyst Study participants,
conduct interviews and records reviews, track study participants over time, and following all study procedures to ensure accurate data and ethical treatment of study participants.

Key Outputs

• Potential study participants identified, screened and recruited.

• Data collection tools translated, tested and reviewed.

• Study protocol and all study procedures adhered to.

• Health facility registers reviewed and required information captured into an electronic system

• Adverse events effectively documented and reported to the Supervisor

• Participants that have missed study appointments identified for follow-up interviews

• Quality control process implemented throughout the study.

• Study Data queries resolved.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in study training

Participate in the translation, testing and review of data collection

Identify, recruit and screen potential study participants

Conduct and document informed consent process; securely store all informed consent documents per study procedures

Conduct face-to-face and phone-based interviews with participants (people interested in HIV prevention and site staff), enter data on electronic devices

Upon learning of any serious adverse event or social harm, complete required forms, enter them in electronic database, and immediately inform Supervisor

Obtain study forms from health care providers and enter them into electronic database

Review health facility registers and capture required information into an electronic system

Provide and document participant reimbursement per study protocol

Accurately complete and maintain all field logs to track study progress and other files, whether computerized or manual.

Securely handle and store data collection forms per study procedures

Identify participants that have missed study appointments; telephone them to conduct follow-up interviews

Work with the Data Manager and Site Study Coordinator to resolve data queries

Consult and communicate in a timely manner any challenges encountered during

data collection with the Site Study Coordinator

Flawlessly maintain participant confidentiality

Implement quality control process throughout the conduct of the study.

Participate in regular team meetings

Adhere to the study protocol and all study procedures

Perform any other related duties

Person Specifications

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, Nursing, OR Midwifery.

Bachelor's Degree or International Equivalent in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Nursing or Related Field.

Required Experience and Exposure

• At least 2 years of experience conducting quantitative interviews for a research study

• Experience interviewing adolescent girls, young women, and/or trans populations preferred

• Nursing experience is preferred

• He/ she must reside near a study site

Key Skills

• Ability to communicate in both spoken/written English and relevant local language tLuo, Kiswahili, Lumasaba, Jopadhola and Runyakitara} required

• Ability to navigate electronic data collection systems (experience with ODK, RedCAP, KoboCollect, or Survey CTO preferred)

• Ability to effectively work as part of a team.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other Qualities/Attributes

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Flexible attitude and ability to perform under pressure

• Commitment to quality and thoroughness

• Non judgmental attitude, humanitarian values and ethics are absolute preconditions

• Energetic, independent and self-motivated

How to Apply

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

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