Job: Nursing Officer (2 Employment Opportunities)

Organization: The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS

Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Scientist

Deadline: 16th October, 2013

About MRC/UVRI:

The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioral studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and behavioral studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time. The Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on the IPM 027 trial “A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy trial of a dapivirine vaginal matrix ring in healthy HIV-negative women”.

Job Summary: The Job holders will provide study information and obtain informed consent, collection of clinical and non-clinical data and performance of other study related nursing roles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide study information to participants and obtain informed consent
• Completion and maintenance of screening and enrolment logs.
• Participate in data collection through administration of study questionnaires.
• Conduct medical procedures related to the clinical trial.
• Report adverse events to study physicians.
• Review and update clinic supplies and make requisitions appropriately.
• Track participants by phone or through field workers
  to ensure attendance of study visits.
• Offer appropriate health education and counselling to patients and their attendants.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• The candidate should possess a Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or comprehensive nursing.
• Additional training in public health, research methods, ICH/GCP is desirable but not essential
• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council.
• At least three (3) years working experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in working in a research setting is an added advantage
• Certificate in HIV/AIDS counseling and testing and ICP/GCP training is added advantage.
• Fluency in English and Luganda.
  
  

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda VirusResearch Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or send by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews