Research Nurse

Description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Study Medical Officer, The incumbent is responsible for screening and enrolling study participants, obtaining informed consent, conducting study procedures, and ensuring proper specimen collection and handling in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The incumbent provides HIV testing, adherence, and treatment literacy counselling while maintaining accurate, complete, and confidential study records. The role includes monitoring participants, reporting adverse events, supervising community health workers, and ensuring timely processing of peer timesheets. The incumbent also supports quality assurance, monitoring visits, reporting, and timely communication of clinical information to relevant clinician ensuring  compliance with infection prevention, biosafety, and waste management standards and remains accountable for study resources and supplies.

Main Duties

• Conduct participant screening and enrolment in accordance to study protocol, standard operating procedures and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Conduct the informed consent process and obtain written informed consent/assent from participants and caregivers prior to any study procedures, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed for literate, partially literate, and illiterate participants.

• Perform study related procedures, including specimen collection for viral load, CD4, and other laboratory investigations as required by the protocol.

• Ensure collection of the correct specimen type, volume, and number according to protocol and laboratory requirements.

• Package, label, store, and transport study specimens to the laboratory under appropriate temperature and biosafety conditions.

• Maintain accurate and complete participant source documents, case report forms, and study records, ensuring secure filing and confidentiality.