Job Title: Nursing
Officer
Officer
Organization: The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on
AIDS
AIDS
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Scientist
Reports to: Scientist
About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of
research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe. MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027
trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and
efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative
women”.
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of
research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that
have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals
over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe. MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027
trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and
efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative
women”.
Job Summary: The Job holders will provide study information and
obtain informed consent, collection of clinical and non-clinical data and
performance of other study related nursing roles.
obtain informed consent, collection of clinical and non-clinical data and
performance of other study related nursing roles.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide study
information to participants and obtain informed consent - Completion and
maintenance of screening and enrolment logs. - Participate in data
collection through administration of study questionnaires. - Conduct medical
procedures related to the clinical trial. - Report adverse events
to study physicians. - Review and update
clinic supplies and make requisitions appropriately. - Track participants by
phone or through field workers
to ensure attendance of study visits. - Offer appropriate
health education and counselling to patients and their attendants.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- The candidate should
possess a Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or comprehensive nursing. - Additional training in
public health, research methods, ICH/GCP is desirable but not essential - Registration with
Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council. - At least three (3)
years working experience in a clinical setting. - Experience in working
in a research setting is an added advantage - Certificate in
HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and ICP/GCP training is added advantage. - Fluency in English and
Luganda.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O
Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by email: [email protected]
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic
qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of
three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O
Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by email: [email protected]
NB: Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews
contacted for interviews
Deadline: 1st August, 2014
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