Description
Position: 4 x Research Nurses (Shurugwi)
Full time: 12 months
Job Purpose
Zvitambo is seeking four experienced research nurses to conduct the LIFE-ED cohort study.
LIFE-ED will undertake 1-day assessments on 500 children enrolled in the SHINE trial
between 2012-2015, and who are now turning 12-13 years old. Children will attend a study
clinic in Shurugwi for a series of tests to assess cognitive function, mental health, physical
function, cardiometabolic health, gut function and body composition. You will be trained in
all study procedures during a pilot data collection phase, and you will contribute to
dissemination activities at the end of the study.

Duties and Responsibilities
Main Duties
 Sensitising children and their care givers about the study
 Undertake written informed consent
 Collect data from children and their caregivers
 Undertake anthropometry and body composition assessments
 Collect urine, blood and stool specimens
 Undertake cognitive and mental health test batteries
 Record all data on electronic CRFs
 Refer children with clinical concerns
 Respond to data queries
 Maintaining proper documentation of all study procedures conducted

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Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
 Primary Care Nursing Certificate with valid practicing certificate and at least 5 year’s
experience.
 Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team
 Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate
effectively with rural community members as well as clinic staff.
 Excellent organisational skills
 Strong motivational skills
 Attention to detail in collection of data
 Ability to work to strict deadlines.
 Fluency in local language and English.
 Computer literacy is an added advantage
 Experience working in a research environment is an added advantage