2 MMC Nurses Jobs at Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

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Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Position Number:  MUWRP – 001
Reports to: Prevention Coordinator
About MUWRP:
The Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program
that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding
between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement
of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to
develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of
public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and
building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological
and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and
surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. MUWRP recently
increased its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition
to surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide nursing and /or surgical theatre assistant services
  • Assist in minor surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines.
  • Carry out Health Education session and /routine physical
    examinations.
  • Ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Actively participate in complete, timely and accurate
    documentation of all surgical and follow -up procedures.
  • Maintain surgical instruments and theatre equipment
  • Perform any other duties as requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The MUWRP prospective
    applicant should be a registered /Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.
  • A minimum of two
    years’ post -qualification professional experience.
  • Prior experience in
    HIV/AIDS Prevention, care and treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal /communication skills.
  • Show commitment to
    accomplishing designated goals and targets in service provision.
  • Fluency in verbal and
    written English, able to fluently read and speak Luganda.
  • Prior working
    experience of living and working in rural environment.
  • The applicant should
    also be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
  • Training as a Medical
    Theatre Assistant will be an added advantage
  • Formal training in
    HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment Including Antiretroviral Therapy
    and Palliative Care will be an added advantage
  • Additional formal
    Training ‘in Adolescent and Adult Medical male Circumcision under local
    Anesthesia will be an added advantage
  • Formal training in
    counselling, especially youth counselling.
  • High organizational
    skills
  • Be detail-orientated
    and self – motivated.
  • Possess the ability
    to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work on
    own initiative and accomplish designated goals and targets
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should download application forms
from Here
and attach them on
their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic qualifications and Resume
with three referees quoting the Position Number to: The Human Resource
Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: muwrp@muwrp.org  
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd February 2014

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