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Nursing Officer job at Global Health Uganda (GHU) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Healthcare jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Nursing Officer job at Global Health Uganda (GHU)
About the Organisation
Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes in Uganda by advancing healthcare access, education, and innovations. With a mission to reduce health disparities and improve the quality of life for underserved communities, GHU has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector, gaining recognition for its impactful programs and collaboration with government and international agencies. The organization fosters a work culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, and dedication, offering employees opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful social change.
GHU offers job opportunities across various health disciplines, with flexible work arrangements that encourage work-life balance and personal growth. Established in 2010, GHU has evolved into a leading force in healthcare development, focusing on scalable solutions to health challenges through its innovative business model of public-private partnerships and community-driven initiatives. With a national reach, GHU works across Uganda to enhance health systems, from primary care to health education.
Core values of equity, innovation, sustainability, and accountability guide their operations. Through its CSR efforts, GHU actively supports health programs, environmental sustainability, and community development initiatives. For more information, visit www.globalhealthuganda.org.
Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a registered not for profit, limited liability company with the mission to promote child health by conducting and facilitating quality and relevant research in child health, neurodevelopment and interventions.
Hoima, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Nursing Officer job at Global Health Uganda (GHU)
Global Health Uganda (GHU)
Job Description
Job Title: Nursing Officer
Organisation: Global Health Uganda (GHU)
Duty Station: Hoima, Uganda
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Identify and screen patients (including reviewing laboratory results) for possible enrolment into the study according to the
Obtain informed consent from caregivers of eligible participants as per protocol in accordance with GCP and HSP
Counsel and explain study procedures to the caregivers of study
Work with study Medical Officer/Clinician to enroll eligible participants into the study to meet the study accrual targets.
Complete study CRFs, correctly and accurately in compliance with trial procedures/ SOPs and GCP standards.
Ensure study participants’ safety and privacy, data integrity and
Provide emergency nursing care for study participants as per
Participate in collection of appropriate study samples/specimens from study participants as per protocol and SOPs, ensuring that the samples are sent to the appropriate
Participate in routine clinical care of non-study participants on the
Carry out any other duties as assigned by superiors in line with your work.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Diploma in Nursing (registered Nurse) or its equivalent, and registered with the relevant national
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Research ethics training, such as human subject protection (HSP) – with certificates.
Previous work in a “clinical research” setting is added
Fluent in verbal and written English, as well as the local language – Runyoro.
Excellent professional (clinical and ethical) and nursing skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (with both staff and study participants)
Working knowledge and experience with electronic data forms is desirable
Self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task, and working well in a
Willingness to live and work in a rural
Other attributes, such as, honesty, kindness, responsibility, are desirable.
How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria, please submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, all necessary academic documents and the contact details of two work related referees all in one PDF document addressed to the Human Resource Officer, Global Health Uganda, P.O BOX 33842, Kampala, Uganda and send the application to: hr@globalhealthuganda.org
Deadline: 9th January 2025 at 4.00 pm.
NB: We appreciate your application however; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one week after the closing date, we regret that your application has been unsuccessful.
