Role

Job Details

• Employer: Walimu
• Location: Lira
• Duty Station: Lira Regional Referral Hospital and Pentecostal Assemblies of God Hospital
• Employment Type: Contract (12 months, contingent on donor funding, subject to satisfactory performance)
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Number of Positions: 4 (two at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, two at Pentecostal Assemblies of God Hospital)
• Application Deadline: Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Reports To: Team Leader for the study site

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine patient eligibility at study sites.
• Consent study subjects.
• Collect all required data during hospitalization.
• Ensure safety and confidentiality of the data collected.
• Collect specimens and conduct appropriate laboratory testing.
• Work hand in hand with the Team Site Lead to ensure consistent quality in data collection and seamless clinical and research activities.
• Uphold high level of professional conduct.
• Work hand in hand with the Team Site Lead and Study Coordinator to ensure accuracy and completeness of the data collected.
• Conduct all procedures as indicated in the study protocol.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Screen, identify eligible research study participants, obtain informed consent, conduct clinical assessments and collect patient histories.
• Accurately capture study data using electronic tablets.
• Coordinate participant follow-up activities.
• Maintain complete study documentation.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Education

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing.
• Must be registered with the Ugandan Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Must hold a valid practicing license.
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is required. Candidates without current certification should be willing to undertake GCP training before study initiation.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, preferably in a busy pediatric ward, emergency unit, neonatal unit, or outpatient department.
• Experience in conducting basic pediatric nursing procedures, including patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, specimen collection, and infection prevention and control.
• Previous experience working on clinical research studies or public health projects.
• Experience using electronic data capture systems and mobile data collection applications such as REDCap, CommCare, Open Data Kit (ODK), KoboCollect, or similar platforms.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively in English and local language commonly spoken within the study area (Langi, Lusoga and Luganda).
• Must be able to relate and communicate with children, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare workers.
• Knowledge of research ethics, informed consent procedures, participant confidentiality, and data quality assurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), email communication, and general internet use.
• Excellent clinical assessment and pediatric nursing skills.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and high-quality data collection.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• High level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and compassion when interacting with children and caregivers.
• Ability to work in busy clinical environments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining participant confidentiality and adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and study protocols.
• Willingness to travel within the study area and work flexible hours, including weekends or public holidays when required by study activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.