Nurse (01 position)

Post: Nurse (01 position)

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Nurse for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study to be based in South Western Uganda. The Successful candidate will report to the Clinical Officer.

Job description

• Charged with triage at the study clinic.
• Ensure participants are seen on time and the clinic opens Mon-Sun 8am-5pm, when on
duty.
• Participate in recruitment of participants for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study.
• Participate in screening of study participants and obtain informed consent from study
participants or their parents/guardians.
• Participate in entering laboratory results into case record forms and filing of the result
slips.
• Ensure that blood and other samples are collected as per study schedule and disbursed
to the testing laboratories.
• Maintain confidentiality of study records and research findings as appropriate.
• Compile and submit periodic and interim reports to the coordinators.
• Responsible for ensuring that study data are collected, case report forms are completed
and backing up data regularly.
• Charged with clinical evaluation of study participants who may have complaints of
possible Adverse Events and to adjudicate whether their symptoms and physical exams
meet the criteria for adverse events.
• Compliment efforts of the other clinical officers already at the health centre.
• Ensure study participant details are captured in appropriate MOH registers as per national guidelines.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

• A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution;
• Must have at least 2 years progressive working experience in a clinical setting that
supports community outreach activities.
• Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practicing
license.
• Previous training in HIV/ART management especially community-based PrEP delivery is
an added advantage.
• GCP and PHRP certification.
• Ability to work in a rural setting when required.
• Must have up to date GCP/HSP training certificates.
• Excellent knowledge (both oral and written) of Runyankole fluency and or languages
spoken in South-Western Uganda.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:

1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 20th January 2021.

2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.

3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.

4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.