Research Nurse at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Background

• The Mpox Sero-prevalence protocol (EID 042) is a community-based cross-sectional study that will be implemented in rural and semi-urban communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Ikorodu Local Government Area (L.G.A) in Lagos State.
• The overarching goal of this study is to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of Mpox infection among adult human populations in the two locations in Nigeria.

Basic Function

• The incumbent is responsible for performing/executing general clinical evaluation of participants, informed consent administration, determining the eligibility of study volunteers, performing nursing assessments, data collection, and other relevant procedures.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains the purpose and nature of the study to the study volunteers/participants.
• Answers participants’ study-related questions and concerns.
• Interacts with study volunteers, and obtains written informed consent from those who are willing to participate in the study.
• Conducts participants’ screening for eligibility to join the study.
• Performs nursing assessments and collects relevant clinical data per protocol.
• Supports participants’ sample collection. Works with the lab team to ensure sample collection is done according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Supports HIV counseling and testing, and other procedures as appropriate.
• Provides safety and protection to all participants while collecting and managing data obtained from the participant for the study.
• Ensures the protection of participants’ rights and safety by providing any pertinent information to participants and the study team in a prompt manner.
• Assists in preparing protocol-required reports such as Adverse Effects (AEs) reporting, Continuing Review Reports (CRRs), and other reports as may be necessary. Monitors deadlines.
• Assists in developing relevant SOPs for study procedures.
• Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities as appropriate
• Supports community engagement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specification

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc) in Nursing is required.
• A Master's Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience:

• Four (4) years of post-National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years of experience in clinical research or public health program experience is required.

Required Licenses, Certification, or Registration:

• Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with an up-to-date practicing license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Compliance with all federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations related to research involving human subjects.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize projects and tasks.
• Completion of CITI Group 3 Modules with at least 80% score in each module.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion.
• Ability to use computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, and Adobe PDF).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Other Specifications:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Lagos State.