Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of Midwife for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE Study (Phase B) to be based in South-Western and South-Central Uganda. The Midwives will enroll and follow up pregnant mothers during ANC, and in the community. The successful candidates will report to the site Clinical Officers.

Job description:
1. Charged with triage of women at the study clinic.
2. Oversee ANC, Immunization, and any other MCH duties related to the intervention.
3. Participate in recruitment of participants for the SEARCH SAPPHIRE study.
4. Participate in screening of study participants and obtain informed consent from study participants or their parents/guardians.
5. Work with VHTs to coordinate community enrollment activities.
6. Enrollment of study participants
7. Ensure that blood and other samples are collected as per study schedule and disbursed
1. to the testing laboratories.
8. Maintain confidentiality of study records and research findings as appropriate.
9. Compile and submit periodic and interim reports to the coordinators.
10. Responsible for ensuring that study data are collected, case report forms are completed and backing up data regularly.
11. Charged with clinical evaluation of study participants who may have complaints of possible Adverse Events and to determine whether their symptoms and physical exams meet the criteria for adverse events.
12. Compliment efforts of the other clinical staff at the Sapphire clinic at the health facility.
13. Ensure study participant details are captured in appropriate MOH registers as per national guidelines.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time depending on the changing needs of the project.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
1. Diploma in Midwifery from a reputable institution.
2. At least two years of progressive work experience in HIV research setting with a reputable institution.
3. Registered with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practicing license.
4. Previous training in HIV combination prevention including PrEP delivery is an added advantage.
5. Ability to speak either Runyankole or Luganda.
6. Must have good computer skills.
7. Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills.
8. Must have valid GCP and PHRP certificates.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html 

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 24th February 2023.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER


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