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Job Title:   Research Nurse
(Yellow Fever Project)

Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute
(IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Vacancy Code: RNYF-001

Reports to: Study Site Coordinator

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan
not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in
Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and
capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to
achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research,
Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab &
Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

Job Summary:  The Research Nurse’s primary role is to work
with the health facilities to ensure that study interventions are conducted
according to the study protocol .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Provide study information to potential subjects
prior to and during the consent process

·       
Obtain and document informed participant
consent,

·       
Randomize and enroll eligible study participants

·       
Document study procedures in the participants’
clinic files

·       
Perform blood draws as per the study protocol,

·       
Administer the study vaccine, do post
vaccination observations and account for study vaccine as per standard
operating procedures

·       
Provide nursing care to study participants,

·       
Schedule study participant visits

·       
Conduct data quality control and assurance
reviews

·       
Collect locator information and liaise with
Village Health Teams to conduct home visits to track study participants.

·       
Perform any other study – related delegated by
the study Principal Investigator.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The applicant must hold a Nursing degree or
diploma (registered) from a recognized education institution

·       
Immunization/vaccination program experience is
an added advantage

·       
GCP training and research experience will be an
added advantage.

·       
One year of work experience in a public health
facility setting

·       
Up to date registration with Uganda Nurses’ and
Midwives Council.

·       
Excellent written and oral English communication
skills and ability to communicate with potential participants in local
languages

·       
Demonstrable knowledge and skills in nursing procedures
and practices including pediatric phlebotomy.

·       
Good counseling skills

·       
Well-developed interpersonal skills and Ability
to be a good team player

·       
Excellent organizational skills, including the
ability to prioritize, schedule and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment

·       
Competence in the use of standard MS Office
software

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

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.

·       
Internal candidates who meet the required
specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will
be given priority.

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

·       
Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of
your email.

·       
Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the
vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.

·       
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.

·       
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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

Deadline: 11^th
September 2020

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