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3 Fresher NGO Job Opportunities – Research Nurse at MUWRP
Job Title: Research Nurse (3 Fresher Job Opportunities)
Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Position Number: MUWRP-003
About MUWRP:
The Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program
that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding
between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement
of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to
develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of
public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and
building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological
and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and
surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program
that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding
between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement
of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to
develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of
public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and
building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological
and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and
surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
In charge of recruitment of volunteers
In charge of recruitment of volunteers
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Administering HIV testing and counseling
Administering HIV testing and counseling
·
Administering Informed Consent.
Administering Informed Consent.
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In charge of administering questionnaire
In charge of administering questionnaire
·
Responsible for collection of study specimens
Responsible for collection of study specimens
·
Compliance with study procedures and GCP standards
Compliance with study procedures and GCP standards
·
Ensure participant safety and confidentiality.
Ensure participant safety and confidentiality.
·
Following Standard Operating Procedures.
Following Standard Operating Procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
The applicant should hold a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
·
A minimum of one year of post-qualification
professional experience
A minimum of one year of post-qualification
professional experience
·
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
·
Previous work in a research environment is added
advantage
Previous work in a research environment is added
advantage
·
Highly organized, detail-oriented and
self-motivated.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and
self-motivated.
·
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
·
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to work on own initiative.
·
Ability to professionally communicate in writing,
verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
Ability to professionally communicate in writing,
verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
·
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
·
Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda
Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda
How to Apply:
All suitable
candidates should download application forms, Click Here, and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees to: The Human Resource
Administrator, Makerere University Walter Reed Project, Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda.
candidates should download application forms, Click Here, and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees to: The Human Resource
Administrator, Makerere University Walter Reed Project, Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 31st August 2015
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