Nursing Officer

Job Details

• Position Code: NO-0726
• Reports to: Study Coordinator
• Location: Masaka
• Duty Station: Masaka
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026
• Work Hours: 8

The position holder will support the implementation of the ChAdOx1 Ebola BDBV (Recombinant) Vaccine Trial by sharing study information, obtaining informed consent, providing health education, conducting interviews, collecting high-quality study data and specimens, and supporting participant care in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Duties:

• Provide study information and obtain informed consent from participants prior to enrolment.
• Mobilise, screen and enrol eligible participants into the study.
• Contribute to participant retention through participant tracking and follow-up activities.
• Conduct interviews and collect high-quality study data.
• Perform quality control checks on collected data and synchronize study data to designated servers where required.
• Conduct study procedures in accordance with protocol requirement.
• Ensure accurate labelling and documentation of study samples.
• Provide counselling and health education services to study participants.
• Refer participants appropriately according to study guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Ensure timely transportation and transfer of specimens to designated laboratories.
• Conduct health promotion and community sensitisation activities.
• Provide medical care to study participants and promptly report adverse events to Study Clinicians and Coordinators.
• Participate in stock management and timely requisition of study supplies.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, GCP requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions and study meetings.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Principal Investigator or Study Coordinator.

Financial Management:

• May be responsible for managing petty cash intended for reimbursement of study participants and ensuring proper accountability.

Line Management:

• May supervise Study Nurses and Student Interns.
• Support staff in effectively performing assigned duties.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive and productive work environment.
• Participate in mentorship and staff development activities.
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Unit and LSHTM policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery from a recognised institution.
• Registered Nursing Officer with a valid practising licence from the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Training in Research Methods, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Counselling.
• Counselling and participant support experience.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency in common computer applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated nursing and/or midwifery competencies.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of integrity, reliability and attention to detail.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience in a clinical and/or research setting.
• Previous experience working in clinical trials or health research projects.

This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. The Unit does not solicit or accept money from applicants at any stage of recruitment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.