Employer: CryptoART Study, University of Zimbabwe
Location: Harare
Deadline: 16 February 2015
Contract: Full time
Duration: 12 months
CryptoART study is a study to determine if initiation of a 'screen and
treat' approach to cryptococcal meningitis can decrease morbidity and
mortality among individuals with a CD4 count below 100 cells/ml. The
study will screen individuals receiving HIV/ART care at 8 clinics in
Harare. It is a study conducted by the University of Zimbabwe College of
Health Sciences, Department of Medicine and funded by CDC.
Job description
The position involves carrying out research related clinical duties
including patient recruitment, clinical evaluation and follow up,
according to internationally recognized standards of ethical conduct of
clinical research.
Purpose of the position
To assist the
research nurse in conducting study related procedures that include
screening and recruiting patients, entering clinical data into a clinic
database, assisting with study related procedures including venepuncture
and conducting point of care tests.
Key tasks and responsibilities
To conduct screening of study participants and provide information to
participants and their relatives; To recruit participants for the study,
carry out all study related procedures including consenting,
recruitment, clinical evaluations, venepuncture, point of care tests,
and participant follow up; To complete case reporting forms and enter
data into a database; To ensure accurate clinical data is obtained from
all study sites; To ensure timely collection and delivery of specimens
to the clinics; To ensure timely receipt of results for study
participants; To ensure that all procedures are done in compliance with
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical research; To be accessible to
study participants and their families in order to address all study
related concerns; Review and assess data collected and write reports
The research nurse assistant should possess knowledge of medical
terminology, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and
ability to maintain confidentiality. This position is ideal for a nurse
who is wishing to enter the field of clinical research, they will work
under the supervision of a supervising research nurse.
We expect the following qualifications
Nursing qualification with certificate to practice; At least 1-2 years
of clinical experience; Excellent English and report writing skills;
Excellent computer skills as all evaluations will be completed
electronically; Ability to work well with others and integrate into the
public health care system; Focused, energetic individual who believes in
patient or participant oriented care, is compassionate about medicine
and HIV, and the care of individuals with advanced HIV infection.
To apply
If you are interested and qualify, please submit your CV and cover letter to tariro.assistant@gmail.com
