Post: Nurse Tracker (01 position)
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Nurse Tracker for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study to be based in South Western Uganda.
The Successful candidate will report to the Clinical Officer.
Job description
• Responsible for recruitment and follow up of participants within the communities.
• Oversee the linkage of study participants from the communities to the health centre.
• Prepare a list of clients who have missed clinic appointments.
• Make home follow-ups of clients who have not come for their clinic appointments.
• Counsel clients on adhering to their drugs and clinic appointments.
• Provide back up to the study staff.
• Proper identification and reporting of adverse events.
• Foster a good working relationship with clients and the participating communities.
• Counsel clients on PrEP adherence and follow up on clients who need to be supported
during the study.
• Make reports on clients followed up and the outcomes as well as activity reports.
• Attend to clients as a clinical services team member.
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Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
1. A Diploma in General/Comprehensive Nursing from a recognized institution; a Bachelor’s degree in nursing is an added advantage.
2. Must have at least 3 years progressive working experience in an HIV research setting, with good knowledge of research ethics.
3. Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practicing
license.
4. Must be able to ride a motorbike (may be tested) and have a valid riding license.
5. Ability to work in a rural setting when required.
6. Must have up to date GCP/HSP training certificates.
7. Excellent knowledge (both oral and written) of Runyankole fluency and or languages
spoken in South-Western Uganda.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 20th January 2021.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER