Study Nurse at Médecins du Monde

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment and follow-up of study participants

• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements. Part-time jobs
• Provides health talks at the facility and/or outreach sites giving a brief overview of the study to participants.
• Conducts consenting process according to the principles of good clinical practice.
• Screens interested potential participants as per the pre-enrolment eligibility screening checklist.
• Provides counselling and testing for HIV, HCV, HBV (and HBV vaccination where relevant). 
• Collects samples for HCV RNA test and other supplemental tests.
• Fills in data in each visit in the appropriate CRFs.
• Conducts interviews and performs clinical measurements and tests according to the study SOPs
• Provides study participants with health education and medical information – to understand medication dosage, administration, disease treatment and referral to further care as needed.
• Dispense investigational medications, according to the prescription of the Medical Doctors, and performs assessments during clinic visit.
• Accurately documents participants’ information in the study electronic database.
• Builds a positive relationship with study participants and staff of the selected study site (referral hospital/s)
• Provides counselling to female participants and refers them (accompanied by a peer educator) to a clinic for SRH services
• Refers the patient to the facility social worker when the need arises.

Follow-up

• Follows up, in collaboration with the outreach worker and peers, on participants for study visits.
• Identifies study participants who defaulted and shares information with outreach worker for tracing.
• Record and report adverse effects to the doctor and Principal Investigator in a timely manner
• Respects PWID and provides care in an ethical non-discriminatory manner.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in compliance with the study protocol.
• Support medical /health care related activities
• Support SRH team in sensitization, health education /awareness raising of heath related matters as relevant and required in the field
• support the SRH team in testing and vaccination upon request
• Support implementing partners (CSOs) in health-care related activities upon request and approval of line manager
• Join the outreach workers to assess the status/health care needs of clients (PWUD/PWID), report and propose appropriate measures

Support in capacity building of MdM team.

• Facilitate learning sessions for MdM team e.g orientation of the tools of the study, sharing good practices
• Collaborate with the study coordinator as relevant
• Support program manager and Harm Reduction Coordinator in preparation of tools/ presentations for awareness raising (common health issues, emerging health issues in the country and those of public health concerns etc.) and serve as facilitator/co-facilitator
• Regularly follow the ministry of health and government of Tanzania for any update and interventions required in case of public health emergency

Educational background

Essential

• Diploma in nursing with valid license for practice

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a valid license for practice
• Training in Research ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Professional Experience

• Essential
• At least 2 years of research experience in a clinical trial or prospective cohort study
• Experience of clinic practice for at least 3 years either in public or private sector
• Experience in working with Key Populations / harm reduction programs for people who use drugs

Desirable

• Having (co)authored a peer-reviewed publication in the past 3 years is an added advantage

Skills and attitude

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and handle pressure.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team spirit and strong motivation skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and monitor the activities.
• Precise and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong reporting skills
• Computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Power point.
• Fluent in both English and Swahili (reading & writing)

Conditions of employment

• Gross Salary: 1 978 411 Tanzanian Shillings (per month)
• Transportation and Food allowances 200 000 Tanzania Shillings per month
• Additional Benefits: Health insurance

How to Apply

Interested in applying for this job, can submit their applications via email address below

Email: partnership-officer.tanzania@medecinsdumonde.net

Application Deadline

The deadline for this application is March 6, 2025