Research Nurse (04 Positions)

POSITION NUMBER:    MUWRP/06/06/2021

POSITION TITLE: Research Nurse (04 Positions)

LOCATION: Kampala

Position Summary: The incumbent will serve as a Research Nurse for the Makerere University / Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) at plot 42 Nakasero road, Kampala

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Recruitment of volunteers
2. Administering HIV testing and counseling
3. Administering Informed Consent.
4. Administering questionnaires
5. Collection and documentation of vital signs
6. Study drug administration
7. Collection of study specimens
8. Compliance with study procedures and GCP standards
9. Ensure participant safety and confidentiality.
10. Following Standard Operating Procedures
11. Manage HIV positive clients and providing ART adherence counselling when required

Required Education and Knowledge and Experience

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
2. At least 1 year of post-qualification professional experience
3. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
4. Previous work in a research environment is added advantage

Personal attributes

1. Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
2. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Ability to work on own initiative.
4. Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
5. Good interpersonal/communication skills
6. Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda

Supervisory Controls The individual will serve under the immediate supervision of the Research Manager or Project Supervisor

Physical ability: The ability to travel or relocate within the work site and field stations.

Deadline for all positions is 25th June 2021. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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