About US:
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), through its Center for Global Health (CGH), and Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding which led to the establishment of the Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies in Uganda (CAMTech Uganda). Based at MUST, CAMTech is a global consortium of academic, clinical, corporate and implementation partners working to build entrepreneurial capacity and to accelerate medical technology innovation to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Job Summary: The Study Research Nurse will support an epidemiological research in the area of indoor air pollution and lung disease. This study aims to determine how indoor air pollution affects lung health. Specifically, the study evaluates microbial components of indoor air pollution that women are exposed to during cooking and work with chickens. The study will involve women > 18 years living in Nyakabare. Each participant will be followed for at least one year, although applicants will only be expected to work full-time for a 3 month period – from mid-July 2015 to mid-September 2015 with the opportunity for renewal in 2016.The overall goal for the Research Nurse position is the successful implementation of study protocols in collaboration with the US and Ugandan Principal Investigators, Mbarara-based research team, and other collaborators as needed.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with protocol development and community awareness prior to study initiation
Recruit, enroll, and consent participants for the study
Complete questionnaires with participants
Obtaining height and weight from participants
Perform phlebotomy and obtain nasal, oral, and stool samples from participants
Performance of pulmonary function testing, exhaled nitric oxide testing, and electrocardiograms
Enter and manage quantitative data in an electronic database (REDCap or similar)
Actively participate in regular meetings with study team members based in Uganda and the United States
Conduct all work in compliance with internationally recognized ethical standards
Showing up to work on time, honesty in reporting results, and any other duties allocated
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or medicine required.
Past experience in conducting clinical research is required
Working knowledge of research ethics is essential with documentation of training in the responsible conduct of research
Prior work experience with at least two years of direct patient contact in a health-related setting is required
Prior training in interview techniques and familiarity with performing informed consent and completing standardized forms.
Proven ability to perform phlebotomy is required
Demonstrated ability to learn new medical procedures including pulmonary function testing and performance of electrocardiograms
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment is required
Knowledge of Mbarara District surrounding area is required
Excellent oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills, with fluency and good command of written and spoken English and Runyankole with demonstrated ability to translate English to Runyankole and vice versa.
Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility is required
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidate should send their applications including a cover letter, a detailed CV, copy of transcripts, certificates, and contact information of at least two professional references who are very familiar with your work and send to: The Human Resource Manager, MUST Grants Office, P.O. Box 1410 Mbarara, Uganda or directly to MUST Grants Office Room 5 Anatomy Building as hard copy applications.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Deadline: 21st April 2015