7 Fresher Research Nurse NGO Jobs – Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

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Job Title: Research Nurse (7 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Duty Station:  Mukono General Hospital & Kampala, Uganda

Position Number: MUWRP/09/11/2022

 

About US:

Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research Organization, whose mission is to mitigate disease threats through quality research, healthcare and disease surveillance. MUWRP was established in 2002 by a Memorandum of Agreement between The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) and Makerere University (Mak) to undertake medical research to test HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has progressively expanded to include vaccine research for Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza- like viruses and other emerging infections in humans and animals; also epidemiological, basic and implementation research in HIV treatment, care and prevention programs in the Districts of Kayunga, Mukono, Buvuma and Buikwe.

 

Job Summary: The candidate will serve as a Research Nurse for the Makerere University / Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) clinical trial at the Mukono General Hospital study site and MUWRP Research Clinic Kampala.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment of volunteers
  • Administering HIV testing and counseling
  • Administering Informed Consent.
  • Administering questionnaires
  • Collection of study specimens
  • Compliance with study procedures and GCP standards
  • Ensure participant safety and confidentiality.
  • Following approved Standard Operating Procedures

 


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
  • At least two years of post-qualification professional experience
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
  • Previous work in a research environment is added advantage
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
  • Good interpersonal/communication skills
  • Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda
  • Physical ability: The ability to travel within the work site and field stations.

 

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 3rd December 2022

 

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