Research Nurses (Shurugwi) X4

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.

Job Summary

• Employer: Zvitambo
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Healthcare
• Closing Date: 2026-11-04

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: form.jotform.com