Clinical Research Nurse
Nursing Jobs
- Pangaea Zimbabwe Aids Trust. …
- Expires 30 Apr 2024
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Pangaea Zimbabwe is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local PVO in Pangaea Zimbabwe
strives to transform the lives of underserved populations by working to increase access to quality,
responsive, evidence-based, client-centered comprehensive health services through facility and
community engagement and policy advocacy.
The CATALYST Study (Catalyzing access to new prevention products to stop HIV) is a multi-year (5-year
ending in 2025), a multi-country study seeking to understand the feasibility and acceptability of providing
new options for HIV prevention. The study involves both quantitative and qualitative methods and also includes
an implementation component.
CARE PrEP (MATRIX-007: Safety Evaluation following Exposure to Cabotegravir, Dapivirine- and Tenofovir-based PrEP during Pregnancy) is a multi-country research study observing pregnancy outcomes for people
that used “pre-exposure prophylaxis”, known as PrEP, during their pregnancy and their infants. Pregnant
participants will be recruited from the CATALYST study, which involves introducing two new PrEP products
for HIV prevention (PrEP ring and CAB PrEP) into existing health services. The CARE PrEP study will operate
alongside CATALYST, in the six study sites across Zimbabwe: SHAZ! Hub (Chitungwiza), Runyararo Clinic
(Masvingo), Ngundu Rural Health Center, Beitbridge Wellness Center, Plumtree District Hospital, and
Cowdray Park Clinic in Bulawayo.
Working under the general supervision of the Country Study Coordinator, the Clinical Research Nurse will
be responsible for providing PrEP services, recruiting and consenting eligible study participants,
conducting all study procedures with participants, tracking study participants over time, and following all
study operations to ensure accurate data and ethical treatment of study participants. The position is 100%
level of effort (LOE) and based at one of the study sites. The ideal candidate will have an obstetric
background with experience in clinical data collection and will provide SRH and HIV prevention health
services to females using HIV prevention methods.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in study training, and adhere to the study protocol and all study procedures
• Participate in the translation, testing and review of data collection tools
• PrEP service provision (eligibility screening, counselling, testing, initiation and follow-up,
monitoring for and reporting seroconversions)
• Identify, recruit and screen potential study participants
• Coordinate with CATALYST study staff for referral of participants for the CARE PrEP study, and for
any other needs to ensure smooth operations between the two studies
• Conduct and document informed consent process;securely store all informed consent documents
per study procedures
• Conduct study visits with participants throughout pregnancy, postpartum and their infants
through 6 months of life. Visits to occur at study sites with possible home visits and phone
contacts.
• Visit procedures include ascertaining medical information from participants,
review/interpretation of medical records, point of care HIV and urine pregnancy testing, blood
pressure check, depression screening, infant feeding assessments, physical exams of infants to
identify birth defects/congenital anomalies, and referring for medical care as needed.
• Upon learning of any serious adverse event or social harm, complete required forms and study
management notification.
• Review health facility registers and participant records and capture required information
according to operational procedures.
• Document study visit information and data on paper-based and electronic forms as applicable,
and maintain all participant information in an organized and confidential manner.
• Provide and document participant reimbursement per study protocol
• Manage study visit schedules to maintain high participant retention
• Consult and communicate promptly any challenges encountered during data collection
and resolve queries with the Country Study Coordinator and US-based data management team
• Implement a quality control process throughout the conduct of the study.
• Participate in regular team meetings
• Perform any other related duties
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience
• Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and in possession of a valid practising certificate.
• A post-basic qualification in Midwifery is a requirement.
• At least 5 years clinical experience in maternal and newborn health; obstetric experience
preferred; clinical management of HIV and HIV prevention;
• At least 2 years of experience of data collection experience in a clinical research setting.
• Experience engaging with adolescent girls, young women and pregnant people preferred.
• Valid Certificate in Rapid HIV Testing and Counselling.
• Qualifications and experience in counselling services an added advantage.
• Must reside in Bulawayo, preferably near the study site.
Skills knowledge and abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to navigate electronic data collection systems(experience with ODK, REDCap, KoboCollect,
or SurveyCTO)
• Ability to effectively manage and work as part of a team.
• Nonjudgmental attitude, humanitarian values and ethics are absolute preconditions
• Energetic, independent and self-motivated
• Good knowledge ofspoken and written English (at least one relevant local language preferred)
Education requirements
• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery
• Additional Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Public Health / Social / Behavioral /
or Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Management or Related Field
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates can send their Curriculum Vitae and Application to:
recruitment@pangaeazw.org on or before 30 April 2024. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
