IDRC
Job Requirements/Responsibilities:
- Screen consecutively attending PLHIV at participating HIV clinic sites for eligibility according to study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Administer informed consent and assent processes in the participant’s preferred language, ensuring full comprehension of study procedures, risks, benefits, and voluntary participation.
- Enrol eligible and consenting participants into the study and assign study identification numbers.
- Maintain up-to-date enrolment logs, participant trackers, and appointment schedules.
- Approach eligible healthcare workers and laboratory personnel for the study usability assessment component, administer informed consent, and coordinate their participation.
- Administer standardised baseline demographic and clinical questionnaires to participants using electronic case report forms (eCRFs) on study tablets.
- Collect and verify relevant clinical information.
- Ensure all data are entered accurately and completely; review entries for inconsistencies and resolve data queries in consultation with the Study Coordinator and data management team.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of participant data in accordance with study protocols, IDRC policies, and applicable national and international data protection regulations.
- Perform venipuncture and/or fingerstick blood collection from participants in accordance with study SOPs and requirements for the specific tests being evaluated.
- Label, handle, and transfer specimens to the study laboratory following biosafety guidelines and established chain-of-custody procedures.
- Support aliquoting, barcoding, and storage of specimens as directed by the laboratory team.
- Issue transport reimbursements and other allowances to eligible study participants per study protocols and IDRC financial SOPs, maintaining accurate disbursement records.
- Ensure participant welfare throughout study visits; facilitate referral to clinical care where needed.
- Conduct ongoing participant counselling as required, maintaining a supportive, respectful, and non-stigmatising approach with PLHIV.
- Adhere strictly to the study protocol, applicable ICH-GCP E6(R3) requirements, and IDRC SOPs at all times.
- Participate in all required study training, including protocol training, GCP refreshers, and any product-specific training.
- Support preparation for sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and IRB/regulatory inspections by maintaining organised and current study files.
- Submit weekly progress updates to the Study Coordinator and contribute to quarterly reports.
- Attend routine team meetings and calls with IDRC and international study collaborators.
- Report any protocol deviations, adverse events, or participant safety concerns to the Study Coordinator immediately.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Duties may be revised to reflect the evolving needs of the study; you will always be consulted in advance of such changes.
Qualifications:
- BACHELORS : Bachelor’s in Nursing – Mandatory
- DIPLOMA : Diploma in Nursing – Mandatory
Certifications:
- Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – Mandatory
- Valid Human Subjects’ Protection (HSP) – Mandatory
- Valid practising licence from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council. – Mandatory
Skill & Experience:
- Experience in HIV clinical research; prior experience as a study or research nurse – Mandatory
- Familiarity with electronic data capture platforms (e.g., REDCap). – Added Advantage
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-site research teams. – Mandatory
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. – Mandatory
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook). – Added Advantage
Deadline: 12/06/2026
