Post: Research Nurse Coordinator
Location: Dar es Salaam
Position summary:
The Research Nurse Coordinator reports to the Local Principal Investigator and serves to ensure seamless operations of the study. She/he will coordinate regulatory needs for the clinical trial and coordinate patient care activities.She/he will serve as a liaison between the Principal Investigator and other study staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates the clinical trial and patient care: educates staff, patients, and referring health care providers about the trial
Collaborates with Investigators to evaluate patients for potential clinical trial participation and eligibility from all relevant clinical services
Helps research participants navigate the protocol and the health care system
Provides education to participants and caregivers, and colleagues
Maintains familiarity with the research protocol
Provide technical assistance to health care providers in sickle cell clinic who may engage with study participants
Identifies strategies for accomplishing requirements of the protocol Implements and complies with the protocol as written with IRB changes
Assists the Principal Investigator with the informed consent process, study monitoring, quality assurance, audits, and data management and analysis•Ensures ongoing participant informed consent
Communicates regularly with the Principal Investigator and Houston team•Submits new protocols to the IRB
Prepares required IRB and sponsor reports, including safety reports
Maintains communication among the study staff and with the IRB
Maintains files relating to communication with the IRB and sponsor
Completes case report forms
Coordinates patient follow up
Undertake additional training as directed by the organization
Other specific tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications / Skills
Holder of a BSN or RN from an accredited institution
At least 2 years of experience in clinical research
Registered by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council
Proficiency in general pediatric and adult medical care
Knowledge and experience in general pediatricscare and subspecialty careand treatment
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet computer programs
Experience in Project management, report writing, working and coordinating activities with the government and other partners
How to apply:
If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor –Tanzania, applyin confidenceby submitting an applicationletter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information for three referees.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Addressed to:
The Executive Director, Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation -Tanzania
P.O. Box 5208,
Mwanza
Or send to email hr@baylortanzania.or.tz
Application should reach HR Office Baylor –Tanzania not later than February15,2021.