Junior Research Nurses (4 Positions) – Walimu Uganda

• Lira Regional Referral Hospital (2 Positions)
• Pentecostal Assemblies of God Hospital (2 Positions)

About Walimu

• Evidence.
• Excellence.
• Innovation.
• Integrity.
• Partnership.
• Teamwork.

Project Background

• Hospital Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• Electronic Community Health Information Systems (eCHIS).
• Community Health Worker (CHW) follow-up systems.

• Continuity of care.
• Follow-up support.
• Care-seeking behaviors after discharge.

Job Summary

• Clinicians.
• Field Officers.
• Hospital teams.
• Study coordinators.
• Research staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential research participants at study sites.
• Assess patient eligibility according to study criteria.
• Support recruitment of eligible participants.
• Explain study procedures to patients and caregivers.

2. Informed Consent Management

• Obtaining informed consent from participants or caregivers.
• Ensuring participants understand study information.
• Following ethical research procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality throughout the consent process.

3. Clinical Data Collection

• Collect required clinical information during hospitalization.
• Conduct patient assessments.
• Record patient histories.
• Monitor vital signs and clinical progress.
• Ensure accurate documentation of study information.

4. Specimen Collection and Laboratory Support

• Collecting required biological specimens.
• Supporting appropriate laboratory procedures.
• Following infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintaining specimen quality and documentation.

5. Electronic Data Management

• Capture study data using electronic tablets.
• Ensure accurate and complete data entry.
• Maintain data quality and integrity.
• Support use of digital data collection platforms.

• REDCap.
• CommCare.
• Open Data Kit (ODK).
• KoboCollect.
• Similar electronic systems.

6. Participant Follow-Up Activities

• Supporting follow-up activities after discharge.
• Coordinating with study teams and healthcare workers.
• Tracking participant progress according to study protocols.
• Reporting participant-related concerns.

7. Research Protocol Compliance

• Follow approved study protocols.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality assurance activities.

8. Team Collaboration

• Working closely with Site Team Leaders.
• Supporting Study Coordinators.
• Collaborating with hospital clinical teams.
• Maintaining professional relationships with healthcare workers.

9. Professional Conduct and Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Protect research data.
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
• Follow Walimu policies and ethical standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council.
• Valid nursing practicing licence.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

• Pediatric nursing.
• Emergency care.
• Neonatal care.
• Outpatient department experience.
• Clinical research studies.
• Public health projects.

• Patient assessment.
• Monitoring vital signs.
• Medication administration.
• Specimen collection.
• Infection prevention and control.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Pediatric patient assessment.
• Clinical monitoring.
• Nursing procedures.
• Infection prevention practices.

• Informed consent procedures.
• Participant confidentiality.
• Research ethics.
• Data quality standards.
• Good Clinical Practice.

• English.
• Local languages commonly spoken in the study area, including:
  • Langi.
  • Lusoga.
  • Luganda.

• Children.
• Caregivers.
• Clinicians.
• Healthcare workers.

• Microsoft Office applications.
• Email communication.
• Internet tools.
• Electronic data collection platforms.

• Accurate record keeping.
• Data completeness.
• Research documentation.

• Integrity.
• Compassion.
• Empathy.
• Confidentiality.
• Reliability.
• Teamwork.
• Commitment to quality improvement.

• Make sound decisions.
• Manage changing priorities.
• Work effectively in busy clinical environments.

Work Requirements

• Travel within the study area.
• Work flexible hours when required.
• Work weekends or public holidays during study activities.
• Participate in continuous learning and training.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Research Nurse.
• Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Study Site Coordinator.
• Public Health Research Officer.
• Clinical Trial Assistant.
• Health Programme Officer.

Why Join Walimu?

• Participate in impactful health research.
• Contribute to improved child health outcomes.
• Gain experience in digital health interventions.
• Work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Develop clinical research skills.
• Support evidence-based healthcare improvement.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Nursing experience in clinical settings.
• Pediatric patient care experience.
• Understanding of informed consent.
• Experience collecting research data.
• Knowledge of GCP principles.
• Use of electronic data collection tools.
• Handling confidential patient information.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Nursing qualifications and registration status.
• Clinical experience.
• Pediatric or emergency care exposure.
• Research project experience.
• GCP certification.
• Electronic data collection skills.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Documentation accuracy.
• Communication abilities.

How to Apply

• Cover letter.
• Updated CV.
• Copies of academic documents.