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Tororo, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
The AIDS Support Organization is an indigenous HIV and AIDS service initiative, registered in Uganda as a non-governmental organisation. It is a pioneer non-public actor in the HIV and AIDS response in Uganda. TASO is a membership organisation with over 4,000 subscriber members.
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease.
Job Title
Study Nurse job at TASO
TASO
Job Description
Job Title: Study Nurse (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda
Reports to: Site Study Officer
To recruit and consent eligible CATALYST Study participants, conduct interviews and records reviews, track study participants over time, and follow all study procedures to ensure accurate data and ethical treatment of study participants.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Participate in study training
Participate in the translation, testing and review of data collection tools
Identify, recruit and screen potential study participants
Conduct and document informed consent process; securely store all informed consent documents per study procedures
Conduct face-to-face and phone-based interviews with participants (people interested in HIV prevention and site staff), enter data on electronic devices
Upon learning of any serious adverse event or social harm, complete required forms, enter them in electronic database, and immediately inform Supervisor
Obtain study forms from health care providers and enter them into electronic database
Review health facility registers and capture required information into an electronic system
Provide and document participant reimbursement per study protocol
Accurately complete and maintain all field logs to track study progress and other files, whether computerized or manual.
Securely handle and store data collection forms per study procedures
Identify participants that have missed study appointments; telephone them to conduct follow-up interviews
Work with the Data Manager and Site Study Coordinator to resolve data queries
Consult and communicate in a timely manner any challenges encountered during data collection with the Site Study Coordinator
Flawlessly maintain participant confidentiality
Implement quality control process throughout the conduct of the study.
Participate in regular team meetings
Adhere to the study protocol and all study procedures
Perform any other related duties
Key Outputs
Potential study participants identified, screen and recruited.
Data collection tools translated, tested and reviewed.
Study protocol and all study procedures adhered to.
Health facility registers reviewed and required information captured into an electronic system.
Adverse events effectively documented and reported to the Supervisor.
Participants that have missed study appointments identified for follow-up interviews.
Quality control process implemented throughout the study.
Study Data queries resolved.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Diploma in Midwifery, Comprehensive Nursing, OR General Nursing.
Should be registered, and hold a valid annual practicing license with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council.
A Bachelor’s Degree or International Equivalent in Health Sciences, Nursing or Related Field is an added advantage.
Required Experience and Exposure
At least 2 years of experience conducting quantitative interviews for a research study
Experience interviewing adolescent girls, young women, and/or trans populations preferred
Training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
He/ she must reside near the study site
Key Skills
Ability to communicate in both spoken/written English and relevant local language {Luo, Ateso, Lumasaba, Kiswahili, Jopadhola} required
Ability to navigate electronic data collection systems (experience with ODK, RedCAP, KoboCollect, or Survey CTO preferred)
Ability to effectively work as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Other Qualities/Attributes
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Flexible attitude and ability to perform under pressure
Commitment to quality and thoroughness
Nonjudgmental attitude, humanitarian values and ethics are absolute preconditions
Energetic, independent and self-motivated
How to Apply
All suitably qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials, and three referees, two of whom should be the present employer immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend, or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers, and email contacts.
All interested Candidates MUST fully fill out the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labelled with the candidate’s full names), and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to the Apply button below.
Note:
Also, note that only applications received online shall be considered.
While TASO appreciates all interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 28th December 2024