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Job Title:      Study Nurse

Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) 

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

Job Reference: SNRX02

Reports to:  Study Doctor

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Institute, established within
Makerere University, is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization which aims to
strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious
diseases; through research and capacity development.

Job Summary:  The study nurse, under the guidance and
supervision of the study doctor ensures the integrity and quality of clinical
studies is maintained, and conducted in accordance all regulations,
Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, policies and procedures. This
position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit
procedures and collection of information from study patients according to
protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research
participants

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by
providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit

·       
Participates in recruitment and selection of
study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine
compliance with eligibility requirements

·       
Performs medical tests, including, but not
limited to, vital signs, wound swabs etc.

·       
Provides patient education and medical information
to study patients

·       
Documents medical data in patient chart to
capture protocol requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant must have completed Nurses
Training from a recognized education institution

·       
At least three years of work experience in a
clinical setting

·       
Research experience will be an added advantage.

·       
GCP Training is an added advantage

·       
Be up to date with registration with Nurses
Practitioners council

·       
Ethical work practice

·       
Attention to detail

·       
Critical thinking skills

·       
Team player

·       
Ability to work under pressure and accomplish
tasks with minimal supervision

·       
Good communication skills

How to Apply:

All Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it
takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of
email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials
and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated
email address (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug).

The Senior Human Resource Manager Infectious Diseases
Institute – IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus College of
Health Sciences, Makerere University P. O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

Key Notes:

·       
IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does
not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment
process

·       
Make sure that your application letter, CV and
certificates are attached as one document

·       
Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for
your email

·       
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

·       
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification

Deadline: 6^th March 2020

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