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Job Summary

Job Title:
Nursing Officer – 3 Positions
Employer:
Medical Research Council (MRC UK)
Location:
Entebbe
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Friday, 3 April 2026

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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.

Full-time

Deadline: 

3 Apr 2026

Nursing Officer – 3 Positions Job at Medical Research Council (MRC UK)

Medical Research Council (MRC UK)

Job Description

The overall purpose is to share study information, consent participants, give health education talks, conduct interviews, data collection; and obtain study specimens from participants recruited into the study. The position may also be required to participate in provision of medical care to participants’ dependent on the study protocol and make participant refer where necessary.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conduct informed consent, screening for study eligibility, enrolment, and follow up visits;
  • Collect venous fasting blood samples using grey top fluoride/oxalate tubes; ensure cold chain and same day lab dispatch;
  • Perform anthropometrics: height at enrolment; weight and BP every visit; waist circumference, hip circumference per schedule;
  • Educate participants on medication use, safety signs, and adherence;
  • Monitor, document, and report AEs/SAEs/AESIs within protocol timelines;
  • Support pharmacy and lab coordination, including drug accountability and sample tracking;
  • Complete high quality source notes and EDC entries; respond to data queries;
  • Maintain equipment calibration logs and ensure SOP compliance;
  • Contribute to participant retention and follow up tracing; and,
  • Attend and give presentations in CMEs.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Interested candidates should submit their applications online:

Complete all sections in the online form 

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Upload your curriculum vitae of maximum 4 pages in the designated area on the form. This CV should be uploaded in Word or PDF format.

Submit your 500 words motivation statement in the designated area in the form. In this statement, please explain why you would like to participate in this project, why you think you are the right person for this, and how you think participating in this project will benefit you and your community. 

Deadline: 31st March 2026

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