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
