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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the four Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University. Established, in 1922, Makerere University is one of the oldest Universities in Africa and is currently ranked the 2nd best in research in Africa. It was the first university in East Africa to offer degrees in public health and it remains the leading School of Public Health in the region.
Job Title
Study Nurses job at Makerere University Hospital
Makerere University Hospital
Job Description
Makerere University Hospital received funding from Wellcome Leap, In Utero Program to support implementation of the “Stillbirth in High Burden Settings: Ample Room for Improvement Using Biomarkers and Ultrasound Technologies” (iTECH) project. The iTECH project aims to develop novel clinical tools for use to diagnose and manage high-risk pregnant women and reduce the burden of stillbirths in Uganda, sub-Saharan Africa, and globally. Makerere University Hospital seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions;
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs) or any other study trainings
Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants. These include but not limited to patient enrolment, as guided by the protocol.
Obtain written informed consent for those eligible and are willing to participate in the study
Administer all study procedures like sample collection, data collection and entry, patient follow-up and treatment to patients recruited into the study as guided by the protocol and in accordance to set standards of Good Clinical Practice
Perform patient safety monitoring for any adverse events, offer care and referral as needed
Provide counselling and pyscho-social support to study participants where needed
Conduct assessment of maternal hemodynamics and maternal hemodynamics data collection under guidance of coordinator.
Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and case report forms (CRFs) are complete and accurate
Offer support to the community health workers and research assistants for the follow- up of study participants.
Assist in generating study progress reports as needed.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager and principal Investigator, as deemed necessary for study activities
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Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Currently registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and an Up- to- date Practicing License.
Should have a certificate in counseling.
Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Research.
Previous experience with working in a research environment will be an added advantage
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted to the email: itechprojectug@gmail.com
Additional Information
1. The subject line of your email should be: “Application- (indicate the position) – iTECH Project”
2. Submit your application (1-page cover letter, 3 pages resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents) as ONE PDF
3. PDF’s exceeding 5MBs will be considered ineligible.
4. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
5. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
6. Please apply for one position.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.