Locum Research Nurse

BRTI is a non-profit making organisation under Section 22 of the Companies Act (Reg. No.1676/95). The Institute implements research projects and provides training and support services in public health, biomedicine and health research mostly focusing on HIV/AIDS, SRH, TB, Bone and Malaria in clinical trials and operational research. Its mission is to promote the health and quality of life of the peoples of Zimbabwe and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region through fostering research, training and research-informed interventions in all fields that are relevant to essential national health needs.

Job title: Locum Research Nurse under the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI)- Working 2 days a week.

Position(s) Summary

• Conducting telephonic follow-ups on participants
• Transcribing follow-up outcomes on Case report forms (CRFs)
• Recommending follow up procedures based on telephonic follow ups Updating study coordinators on follow-ups and patient outcomes
• Conduct participant follow-ups throughout the study.
• The position encompasses a multitude of tasks and requires a lively person to communicate with participants and personnel.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Registered nurse with a degree/diploma in nursing
• Qualities:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Friendly
  • The ability to sensitively discuss HIV, TB, Diabetes and related sensitive matters with people of legal age.
  • The ability to work under minimal supervision.

Applicants should clearly indicate the position title in the email subject line. A Cover letter with an up-to-date detailed CV and at least 3 contactable professional and character references (Including HR) should be forwarded to achizema@brti.co.zw not later than 22 July 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted