VACANCY NOTICE – Study Nurse
JOB LOCATION – Agogo
The management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine (KCCR) together with the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Research Group at KCCR is looking for a Study Nurse.
One of the main goals of the research group is to investigate diseases causing fevers in new-born and young children to provide guidance to reduce the burden of these diseases in Ghana and beyond.
For more information, visit our webpage: Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology – KCCR (kccr-ghana.org)
The Study Nurse shall undertake various activities associated with the research group. These activities will be performed either at the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital (outpatient and inpatient departments) or within the community. The Study Nurse is expected to have good organisational and communication skills. He/she should be willing to work efficiently within a team in order to perform all activities in a timely fashion.
The Study Nurse is part of a team consisting of international investigators from Germany, local investigators (local PI, coordinators), laboratory technicians, midwives, fieldworkers and data management team. He/she is accountable in the first instance to the team and site coordinators and the management of the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine.
The Post-holder should always maintain a good relationship with hospital and research staff by communicating in a professional and courteous manner.
Main Responsibilities/Activities |
· Strictly adhere to Good Clinical Practice guidelines, study protocol and study manual at all times. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in the collection and handling of information. · Identify patients that fall into the inclusion criteria of a specific study. · Ensure that study objectives and methods are explained in an appropriate language to potential study participants and/or guardians as applicable, and written informed consent is obtained prior to enrolment. · Administer research documents on study site. This may include but not limited to informed consent form, Case Report Forms, Questionnaires and any other study specific forms. · Obtain vital clinical information and important clinical records of patients that are needed. · Obtain biological samples needed for the studies. This may include blood, sputum, stool and any other biological sample they are qualified to take. · Support study Physician in providing medical care to study participants. · Support data entry to ensure accuracy of data recorded. · Participate in investigators meetings and meetings with regulatory agencies for medical aspects e.g. participating in GCP training. |
QUALIFICATIONS/PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The Post holder should have the following: (E = Essential; D = Desirable)
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery (E).
- At least 1 year of experience post qualification (E).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (E).
- Dynamic, with demonstrated capacity for teamwork and team leadership (E).
- Critical thinking, excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion (E).
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure as a part of a global team (E).
- High computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft software products, Office suites, management software etc (E).
- Familiarized with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) (D)
- Familiarized with the conduct of clinical research/trials (D).
Remuneration will be according to KCCR standards. The contract will be for a period of 12 months (renewable).
Expected starting date: April 2024
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested persons should send their applications addressed to The Head of Administration, KCCR, KNUST, Kumasi including their CV, a motivation letter, copies of certificates and two reference letters and email them to: info@kccr.de copy to e.puorideme@kccr.de
Closing Date: 25 March 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.