Research Nurses (Shurugwi) X4
Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring four full-time Research Nurses for a twelve-month duration in Shurugwi. This role involves carrying out the…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring four full-time Research Nurses for a twelve-month duration in Shurugwi. This role involves carrying out the LIFE-ED cohort study, which conducts single-day evaluations on five hundred participants originally enrolled in the SHINE trial between 2012 and 2015 who are now reaching twelve to thirteen years of age. Selected candidates will participate in a pilot data collection period for protocol training…
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Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research is hiring four full-time Research Nurses for a twelve-month duration in Shurugwi. This role involves carrying out the LIFE-ED cohort study, which conducts single-day evaluations on five hundred participants originally enrolled in the SHINE trial between 2012 and 2015 who are now reaching twelve to thirteen years of age. Selected candidates will participate in a pilot data collection period for protocol training and assist with final dissemination tasks.
The position requires conducting various diagnostic tests at a study clinic to evaluate mental health, cardiometabolic status, physical and cognitive function, body composition, and gut health. Duties include educating caregivers and children, securing informed consent, gathering specimens, performing anthropometric checks, administering mental health and cognitive tests, logging information onto electronic case report forms, and managing referrals for clinical issues.
Responsibilities
- Inform participants and their caregivers about the study details
- Obtain written informed consent
- Gather data from participants and caregivers
- Perform anthropometry and body composition evaluations
- Gather blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer cognitive and mental health test batteries
- Log all information on electronic case report forms
- Refer participants with clinical issues
- Address data queries
- Keep accurate documentation of all conducted study procedures
Requirements
- Hold a Primary Care Nursing Certificate with a valid practicing certificate
- Possess at least 5 years of experience
- Commit to operating within a multidisciplinary research team
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills for interacting with rural community members and clinic personnel
- Show organizational and motivational abilities
- Exhibit attention to detail during data collection
- Meet strict deadlines
- Speak and write in English and the local language
Qualifications
- Computer literacy is an added advantage
- Prior background working in a research setting is an added advantage
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the employment type and duration?
This is a full-time position with a duration of 12 months.
Where does the work take place?
The posting specifies that the role is located in Shurugwi, where children will attend a study clinic.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Primary Care Nursing Certificate alongside a valid practicing certificate and a minimum of five years of experience.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for applications is 4th November 2026.
Is the salary specified in the posting?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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