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NURSES (2POSTS)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation. With its registered office in Ifakara town, Morogoro Region, and a coordinating office in Dar es Salaam, IHI operates two branch offices in Bagamoyo and Rufiji. 

IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions in its Phase III TB clinical trial project (NC 006). Successful candidates will be stationed at Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar es Salaam except for the Lab Technicians who will be based in Bagamoyo.

3. NURSES (2POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities


· Providing nursing care to participants a clinical trial according to the National Guidelines for Clinical Management, Standard Treatment Guidelines and Local guidelines. 

· Collection of the study samples as indicated in the study protocol or as may be requested by an attending study medical doctor.

· Maintain proper patient/client documentation and filling of case report forms (CRF), sample request forms and other study documents as may be required by the study protocol or SOPs.

· Prepare and/or review study documents such as SOPs, request forms and other study related documents.

· Provide training to the joining staff and other team members as may be required.

· Assist in recruitment of appropriate patient populations for research studies with adherence to the guidelines of Good Clinical Practices and (GCP) and clinical trial protocol requirements at all times. 

· Provide immediate life support and other emergency care to Clinical trial participants. 

· Perform other institutional duties as may be assigned by PI or Clinical Research Coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

· Diploma in Nursing from a recognized College or University.

· Preferable with knowledge in Clinical research or 2 years’ experience in research involving human subjects.

· Proven ability to work in a team, and with strong interpersonal skills. 

· Good clinical acumen and quick in decision-making.

· Well written and oral communications skills in both English and Swahili languages.

Remuneration 

An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate at IHI salary scales. 

Mode of Application

All Candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the following addresses. 

The Chief Human Resources Officer
Ifakara Health Institute,
Inside Bagamoyo Hospital
P.O. Box 74,
Bagamoyo, Tanzania

E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz

The deadline for submission of application is 29th April 2015. Short listed candidates will be notified by phone. Interviews will be held at IHI Bagamoyo office.