Research NGO Jobs – Nursing Officer LEAN-D Study – Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit | Apply Now

• Implementation and day to day activities of the research projects in close collaboration with clinical staff and study investigators ensuring efficient processes are instigated and followed.

• Trace for participants who are eligible for recruitment

• Provide education and awareness to study participants and communities

• Administer the study information sheet and consent forms to study participants

• Assist in data collection from patients, taking of bio-physical measurements, histories and data entry into the study databases and instigation of systems to organise and manage this data collection in accordance with regulatory standards and project timelines

• Administer Investigational agent (Oral glucose) to study participants and collect blood samples in a timely manner while adhering to SOPs.

• Administer other investigational agents (Dextrose 20%, IV Arginine)

• Provide basic medical care to study participants

• Ensure appropriate sample collection, handling, timely processing, transportation to the laboratory and storage as per study protocol

• Conduct of clinical research to ensure consistency and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable regulatory requirements

• Track laboratory results and take appropriate action.

• Offer relevant health education to the study participants.

• Provide counselling to clients when needed.

• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to the study protocol

• Give out transport reimbursement to participants

• Responsible for data querry resolution

• Assist in the identification and resolution of issues associated with the conduct of clinical research in collaboration with the other study staff, clinicians, external investigators, external sites and collaborators

• Development of mechanisms which support adequate recruitment rate for these clinical studies

• Identification of barriers to adequate study recruitment in close collaboration with study investigator and develop improved strategies.

• Perform any other duty assigned by the PI or Project Leader.

• Service Delivery;

• It is important that the nursing services are delivered with professionalism and integrity. This post-holder ensures the services under their control are delivered in a way that is:

• Responsive;

• Prompt communication.

• Pro-active in resolving issues; and,

• Upholding high standards of professionalism.

• Financial Management;

• It is Financial management responsibilities of this post include:

• Transport refund to study participants

• Environment

The post holder is expected to:

• Participate in carbon emission reduction activities across the Unit and wider LSHTM; and,

• Act as an advocate for the responsible and efficient use of resources.