Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Kyamulibwa, Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator/Scientist B
About Organisation:
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Nursing Officer LEAN-D Study (01 Position)
Position Code: NO-0824
Reports to: Project Coordinator/Scientist B
Station: Kyamulibwa
Job Purpose:
To mobilize the LEAN-D study participants, administer study questionnaires, conduct physical measurements, performance tests and collect blood samples appropriately from study participants. Will also provide care to participants with simple illnesses and refer those who may need referral and will be responsible for transport reimbursement to participants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Principal duties;
The post holder will be responsible for accomplishing the following:
Implementation and day to day activities of the research projects in close collaboration with clinical staff and study investigators ensuring efficient processes are instigated and followed.
Trace for participants who are eligible for recruitment
Provide education and awareness to study participants and communities
Administer the study information sheet and consent forms to study participants
Assist in data collection from patients, taking of bio-physical measurements, histories and data entry into the study databases and instigation of systems to organise and manage this data collection in accordance with regulatory standards and project timelines
Administer Investigational agent (Oral glucose) to study participants and collect blood samples in a timely manner while adhering to SOPs.
Administer other investigational agents (Dextrose 20%, IV Arginine)
Provide basic medical care to study participants
Ensure appropriate sample collection, handling, timely processing, transportation to the laboratory and storage as per study protocol
Conduct of clinical research to ensure consistency and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory requirements
Track laboratory results and take appropriate action.
Offer relevant health education to the study participants.
Provide counselling to clients when needed.
Ensure proper documentation and adherence to the study protocol
Give out transport reimbursement to participants
Responsible for data querry resolution
Assist in the identification and resolution of issues associated with the conduct of clinical research in collaboration with the other study staff, clinicians, external investigators, external sites and collaborators
Development of mechanisms which support adequate recruitment rate for these clinical studies
Identification of barriers to adequate study recruitment in close collaboration with study investigator and develop improved strategies.
Perform any other duty assigned by the PI or Project Leader.
Service Delivery;
It is important that the nursing services are delivered with professionalism and integrity. This post-holder ensures the services under their control are delivered in a way that is:
Responsive;
Prompt communication.
Pro-active in resolving issues; and,
Upholding high standards of professionalism.
Financial Management;
It is Financial management responsibilities of this post include:
Transport refund to study participants
Environment
The post holder is expected to:
Participate in carbon emission reduction activities across the Unit and wider LSHTM; and,
Act as an advocate for the responsible and efficient use of resources.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Person Specification
Diploma in Nursing/comprehensive
Degree in Nursing
Short courses on research methods, GCP training, counselling
Diabetes training
At least 3 years’ experience in clinical and research setting
Experience working in Diabetes or related research setting
Counselling skills
Nursing skills
Computer skills
Communication skills
Personal integrity
Emotional resourcefulness
Ability to Learn
Forward Thinking
Reliability
Openness to Others
Pro-activity
Results Orientation
Thoroughness
Concern for excellence
Flexibility towards others
Service orientation
Development orientation
How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
Click Here
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure
as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
Deadline: 23rd August 2024
REQUIRED SKILLS: communication skills, nursing skills, organisational skills, interpersonal skills, counselling skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
WORK HOURS: 8am-5pm
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 36
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