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Job Vacancies Announcement - Research Nurses

Work locations: Bangkok (3 positions), Samutprakarn province (1 position), Songkhla province, Chana district (1 position)

Application deadline: 28 February 2018; Job start: 1-15 March 2018

Background: Dreamlopments Ltd (DLP) is a Thai social enterprise, and is to launch a large study of community-based testing and treatment of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) for people who use drugs (PWUD). The project design includes a cohort study, and an HCV treatment trial for participants with hepatitis C. It will take place in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Songhkla and Narathiwat. The research sites include 6 “drop-in-centers” (DIC) run by local NGOs (Ozone and Raks Thai Foundation (RTF)), and 5 partner hospitals.

Job overview: We are looking for Research Nurse Site Study Coordinators in 5 sites in Bangkok, Samut Prakarn and Songhkla to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the C-FREE study project.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the overall conduct of the C-FREE study activities at the site (DIC).
• Provide informed consent to study candidates, and enroll eligible participants.
• Provide counseling on HIV, hepatitis C and B.
• Draw blood specimens, conduct on site rapid antibody tests for HIV, HCV and HBV.
• Conduct point of care HIV RNA and HCV RNA testing for participants with reactive HIV and HCV antibody testing.
• Make appointment for HIV, HCV or HBV treatment with study physicians, for participants with confirmed infections.
• Collect data for all participants on the study Case Report Forms, as per protocol.
• Keep inventory of study tests and study medicines.

Qualifications required:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Valid Thai license as a registered nurse (RN) required.

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing care practice.
• Experience in clinical research a strong plus.
• Experience working in programs serving people who use drugs a strong plus.
• Experience working for non-government organizations a plus.

Skills and competencies: 

• Positive attitude towards people who use drugs.
• A good understanding of, and interest in clinical research.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office equipment and software, including MS Office.
• Thai Nationality. Good English is a plus.

Working Environment: The positions are based in the DIC in the community in all sites.  

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and CV in English to: jobs@dreamlopments.com