Summary: Position: 4 x Research Nurses (Shurugwi)

Job Details

  • Company: Vacancy Mail Zimbabwe
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Job 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

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

How to Apply

How to apply

Please follow the link https://form.jotform.com/250991414186562

Application heading

“Application for Research Nurse - LIFE-ED.” The closing date for applications is 4th

November 2026.

Please include a cover letter, CV, and other supporting documents; it is preferable if this can

be combined as one PDF document. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Consider

your application unsuccessful if not contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date of

the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

By submitting your personal information, you consent to Zvitambo holding and using it in

accordance with its recruitment policy and procedures. Zvitambo reserves the right to verify

documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

Zvitambo is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force

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