2 NGO Career Positions - Nursing Officers at MRC/UVRI ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute

(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 working on the Ebola Vaccine

trial “A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity

of Heterologous Prime-Boost Regimens Using MVABN ®-Filo and Ad26.ZEBOV Administered in Different Sequences and Schedules

in Healthy Adults. ”

• Provide study information to participants
  
  and obtain informed consent


• In charge of the completion and
  
  maintenance of screening and enrolment logs.


• Actively participate in data collection
  
  through administration of study questionnaires.


• Conduct medical procedures related to the
  
  clinical trial.


• Quickly report adverse events to study
  
  physicians.


• Regularly review and update clinic
  
  supplies and make requisitions appropriately.


• Keenly 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.

• The applicant should preferably hold a
  
  Diploma in nursing, midwifery or comprehensive nursing.


• Additional training in public health,
  
  research methods, ICH/GCP is desirable but not essential


• At least three years’ working experience
  
  in a clinical setting.


• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwifery
  
  Council.


• Past experience working in a research
  
  setting is an added advantage


• Additional certificate in HIV/AIDS
  
  counselling and testing and ICP/GCP training is added advantage.


• Fluency in English and Luganda.