KAMUZU UNIVERSITY (OF HEALTH SCIENCESMAC-CDAC is a research unit under the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences that works withMinistry of health, local and international health agencies to address priority health problems in Malawi and the SADC region through operational and evidence synthesis research, capacity building and training health care systems strengthening, disease surveillance, and monitoring and impact evaluation in communicable diseases including malaria, HIV, vaccine preventable diseases and Neglected tropical diseases.MAC-CDAC is inviting applications from suitably qualified and enthusiastic individuals to fill the position of Research Nurse and Enumerator in one of our large projects, the International Centre of Excellence in Malaria Research (ICEMR).Research Nurse ~1 Post (tenable in Ntaja, Machinga)Position summaryReporting to the Site Team Leader, the Research Nurse will be required to work on health centre- and community-based research activities in Ntaja in... Machinga districtType of contract and durationInitial contract is for one year with possibility of further extension based on performance and availability of fundingDuties and ResponsibilitiesAmong others, the Research Nurse shall perform the following duties;Assessing participant enrollment criteria and conducting informed consentWorking with enumerators to collect participant data using tabletsCollection of biological samples by finger prick and venipunctureProcessing samples: using centrifugation and pipetting, and preparation of blood smear for malaria microscopyDocumenting and maintaining accurate records of study participant visits, procedures and health center-basedEnsuring that study procedures and protocols are followedParticipating in team work to conduct all aspects of the studyCoordinating and working closely with local health centre staff and community leaders on study project activitiesAssisting with sample organization, storage, and trackingWriting monthly reportsQualifications and ExperienceDiploma in nursing from a recognized institution,Experience in a busy research setting, especially experience in community engagement and field workExperience of working in rural Machinga will be an added advantageRegistered with the Nurses Council of MalawiComputer literate with experience in utilizing electronic data capture, Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet application systems.Applicants with a license and skills in motorcycle riding will have an added advantage.RemunerationThe positions will attract a salary with benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications as applicable to contract staff in the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences.KUHES is an equal opportunity employer.Application procedureSuitably qualified candidates should forward their applications together with copies of relevant certificates and detailed CVs with names, contact numbers and emails of three traceable referees to:The RegistrarKamuzu University of Health Sciences,P/Bag 360,ChichiriBlantyreEmail: [email protected] and [email protected]Applications should be submitted not later than 18th December 2021. Only short-listedcandidates will be acknowledged
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