Research Nurse

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a valid practicing license/registration.
  
• At least three (3) years of experience in clinic research or 2 years of work experience in a clinical trial.
  
• Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP), or willingness to complete training upon appointment.
  
• Basic understanding of clinical research regulations and ethical requirements in Uganda.
  

• Screen and support the enrollment and follow-up of participants in meningitis clinical research studies in accordance with approved study protocols and ethical guidelines.
  
• Support the informed consent process by coordinating participant education and ensuring informed consent is appropriately documented under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or delegated clinician.
  
• Perform protocol-required nursing activities, including vital signs assessment, medication administration, specimen collection, participant preparation, and other study-related nursing procedures within the scope of practice.
  
• Conduct participant adherence assessments and provide education and counselling to promote compliance with study medications, follow-up visits, and study procedures.
  
• Support the Medical Officer during study-specific clinical procedures, including lumbar punctures, by preparing participants, assisting during procedures, monitoring participants, and providing post-procedure nursing care.
  
• Monitor participants for adverse events and changes in clinical status, promptly reporting findings to the Medical Officer or Principal Investigator.
  
• Collect, process, label, document, and transport study specimens according to study protocols and laboratory procedures.
  
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of nursing activities and study data in source documents, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and electronic data capture systems.
  
• Coordinate participant visits, follow-up appointments, and retention activities to promote study compliance.
  
• Maintain study supplies, equipment, and participant records in an organized and inspection-ready manner.
  
• Support monitoring visits, audits, regulatory inspections, and quality assurance activities by maintaining accurate study documentation.