Background The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), along with a TES core team, plans to initiate activities for the 2021 TES in July 2021. We are seeking to engage a site Nurse to lead implementation of the site patient’s enrolment and management. He/She will be reporting directly to the site Principal Investigator. The 2021 DTES will be conducted in Four (4) Sentinel sites across Nigeria. The sites identified for the study are Kaduna, Imo, Kwara and Lagos states. Key responsibilities Obtain Informed Consent Screening of patients Measuring weight Inclusion/Exclusion assessment Sample/specimen collection Administration of study drugs Entry/CRF completion Calibration of weighing scale, thermometer Update/maintain study documents/equipment Patient tracing for follow-up Any other task assigned by the site PI Standard Minimum qualification B.Sc. Nursing, Public Health or another closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience. Previous experience with therapeutic efficacy studies Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Ability to respect and maintain medical secrets and confidentiality at all times. Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience working in a clinical setting is an asset. Ability to prepare program reports. Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work Results quality Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, Service Orientation, Stress Management Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task Compassionate with good communication skills Excellent teamwork skills MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan. EEO is the Law – English EEO is the Law – Spanish EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster MSH EEO-AA Policy
