The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) is a collaborative research Unit based at the National Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania. The mission of MITU is to contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical trials, to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East African region; and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health policy. MITU is about to start conducting a study which will provide health and wellbeing check-ups for adolescents (Y-Check services) and assess whether young people will take up the services, how they feel about the service, and how to improve the check-up visit for future adolescents. The Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following two positions:

Position: Research Nurse (1 Position)

Principal responsibilities and duties:

• To provide information about Y-Check study to potential participants and ensure the information has been understood and any queries from the participants have been answered.
• To perform physical examinations and sample collection from the study participant according to standard operating procedures, following all required QA and reporting requirements.
• To collect data as required for the study, completing source documents according to standard operating procedures.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by supervisors. 

Essential Qualifications

• Fully-registered nurse practitioner, with at least a diploma in nursing.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification nursing experience in hospitals or clinics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in public health research project
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team

Mode of Application:

• Interested applicants should submit their applications together with a letter of application, CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships, and qualifications recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 24^th May 2023.
• The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
• Paper applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified if selected for interview.

MITU is an equal-opportunity organisation, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

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