Job Title: Nursing Officer (2 Career Positions)
Organisation: The Medical
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Unit Scientist /
Project Head
Project Head
About MRC/UVRI:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute
(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 working on the Ebola Vaccine
trial “A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity
of Heterologous Prime-Boost Regimens Using MVABN ®-Filo and Ad26.ZEBOV Administered in Different Sequences and Schedules
in Healthy Adults. ”
(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 working on the Ebola Vaccine
trial “A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity
of Heterologous Prime-Boost Regimens Using MVABN ®-Filo and Ad26.ZEBOV Administered in Different Sequences and Schedules
in Healthy Adults. ”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide study information to participants
and obtain informed consent - In charge of the completion and
maintenance of screening and enrolment logs. - Actively participate in data collection
through administration of study questionnaires. - Conduct medical procedures related to the
clinical trial. - Quickly report adverse events to study
physicians. - Regularly review and update clinic
supplies and make requisitions appropriately. - Keenly 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 and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a
Diploma in nursing, midwifery or comprehensive nursing. - Additional training in public health,
research methods, ICH/GCP is desirable but not essential - At least three years’ working experience
in a clinical setting. - Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwifery
Council. - Past experience working in a research
setting is an added advantage - Additional certificate in HIV/AIDS
counselling and testing and ICP/GCP training is added advantage. - Fluency in English and Luganda.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for interviews
candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline: 29th May,
2015
2015
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