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Job Title: Nursing officer (1 position)g officer (1 position)
Job purpose: To carry out nursing procedures in a study clinic and provide medical care to study participants.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Medical management of sick study participants
• Ensure proper clinic data collection in line with MRC Kyamulibwa clinic.
• Prepare regular clinic reports and suggest improvement in the clinic management
• Perform phlebotomy and collection of other samples as may be required
• Track participant results and present to study physicians for appropriate action.
• Offer relevant health education to the study communities.
• Provide counselling to clients when needed.
• Dispense medicines to clients according to prescriptions provided.
• Review and update clinic supplies and make requisitions appropriately.
• Provide detailed study information to participants and obtain consent.
Education, Skills and Experience needed
• Diploma in Nursing
• Atleast 2 years experience in clinical and research setting
• User knowledge in computer applications and short courses on research methods, GCP training and counselling may be desirable
Terms and conditions: Successful applicants will serve a one year contract. Other terms and conditions for the post are within the MRC salary scales and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location: The two positions above will be based in the MRC Kyamulibwa field station in Kalungu district.3.
How to Apply:
Applications (clearly marked with position applied for) including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P. O. Box 49 Entebbe
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Closing date for applications: 1st October 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 1st Oct 2012
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