The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the position above
Job Purpose
The overall purpose is to share study information, consent participants, give health education
talks, conduct interviews, data collection; and obtain study specimens from participants
recruited into the study. The position may also be required to participate in provision of
medical care to participants’ dependent on the study protocol and make participant refer
where necessary.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Conduct informed consent, screening for study eligibility, enrolment, and follow up visits;
• Collect venous fasting blood samples using grey top fluoride/oxalate tubes; ensure cold
chain and same day lab dispatch;
• Perform anthropometrics: height at enrolment; weight and BP every visit; waist
circumference, hip circumference per schedule;
• Educate participants on medication use, safety signs, and adherence;
• Monitor, document, and report AEs/SAEs/AESIs within protocol timelines;
• Support pharmacy and lab coordination, including drug accountability and sample
tracking;
• Complete high quality source notes and EDC entries; respond to data queries;
• Maintain equipment calibration logs and ensure SOP compliance;
• Contribute to participant retention and follow up tracing; and,
• Attend and give presentations in CMEs.
Person Specification
• Diploma in nursing & midwifery from a recognised institution;
• Degree qualifications in Nursing is Desirable
• Registered Nursing Officer, current licensure of the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council;
• Short courses on research methods, GCP training, counselling;
• At least 2 years’ nursing and or midwifery experience in clinical and research setting;
• User knowledge in computer applications;
• Should possess counselling skills; and
• Communication skills.
