Research Nurse at Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research – Shurugwi

Zvitambo is seeking four experienced research nurses to conduct the LIFE-ED cohort study. LIFE-ED will undertake 1-day assessments on 500 children enrolled in the SHINE trial between 2012-2015, and who are now turning 12-13 years old. Children will attend a study clinic in Shurugwi for a series of tests to assess cognitive function, mental health, physical function, cardiometabolic health, gut function and body composition. You will be trained in all study procedures during a pilot data collection phase, and you will contribute to dissemination activities at the end of the study.

Main Duties:
Sensitising children and their care givers about the study.
Undertake written informed consent.
Collect data from children and their caregivers.
Undertake anthropometry and body composition assessments.
Collect urine, blood and stool specimens.
Undertake cognitive and mental health test batteries.
Record all data on electronic CRFs.
Refer children with clinical concerns.
Respond to data queries.
Maintaining proper documentation of all study procedures conducted.

- Primary Care Nursing Certificate with valid practicing certificate and at least 5 year’s experience.
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with rural community members as well as clinic staff.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Strong motivational skills.
- Attention to detail in collection of data.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Fluency in local language and English.
- Computer literacy is an added advantage.
- Experience working in a research environment is an added advantage.