Job Title: Nursing Officer (2 Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: JCRC-Mulago – Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head Nurse
About US:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere College of Health Sciences).
Job Summary: The Nursing Officer is responsible for providing evidence-based nursing care to children with cancer and blood diseases, participate in training and research under supervision of the PHO Head of Nursing
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preform evidence based nursing assessment of patients including assessment of vital signs subjective history, and head-to-toe assessment.
- Administer chemotherapy as per established nursing practice guidelines of the PHO COE including use of the chemotherapy checklist
- Preparation of chemotherapy as per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (unless a dedicated oncology pharmacy has assumed this role)
- Manage the clinical space, patient flow, supplies and equipment in liaison with ED and other administrative staff
- Administer supportive care and other medications prescribed for the care of PHO patients
- Perform phlebotomy for labs ordered for PHO patient care as well as research samples
- Conduct a structured hand-off with nursing staff at shift change
- Assist physicians in performing PHO-related procedures including monitoring of patient status throughout the procedure
- Provide patient and family teaching of patient’s condition, treatment plan, and appropriate home care prior to discharge of patients
- Participate in PHO Nurse training workshops as a learner or as trainer
- Provide in-service training for junior nurses and nursing students
- Provide bedside teaching and mentorship to junior nurses and nursing students
- Participate in the development and revision of PHO nursing curriculum
- Engage in continuing nurse education (CNE) activities to maintain and improve clinical acumen
- Participate in the collection of research samples, e.g. blood draws
- Provide nursing care according to SOPs for PHO patients enrolled in research
- Ensure ethical conduct of research in allocated PHO areas, and report any suspicion of unethical research activity
- Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding participation in research
- Identify QI needs for the COE
- Participate in design and conduct of QI projects including Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Registered Nurse, BSN an added advantage, experience not below 2 years in general nursing.
- Current nursing license through all appropriate regulatory bodies
- Experience from a hospital setting will be an added advantage.
- Computer, communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to send applications to: Manager Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre strictly sent by email: [email protected] application documents i.e. application letter and CV must be enclosed in one PDF document: The application deadline is
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: Friday 29th October, 2021 at 5:00pm
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