Assistant researcher I (Research Nurses/Health Officers)

Job position: Assistant researcher I (Research Nurses/Health Officers)Number of positions: Ten (10)        Locations: Five (5) different healthcare facilities in Addis Ababa             One (1) Adare Health Center, Hawassa, Sidama region            One (1) Jinela Health Center, Harar, Harari region            One (1) Gende Kore (Dr.Abel)Health Center, Dire Dawa             One (1) Debrebirhan Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara region            One (1) Chacha Health Center, Debrebirhan, Amhara regionReports To: Principal Investigator / Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases Research DirectorateAbout Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)The Armauer Hansen Research Institute was established in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children Organizations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. AHRI is a multidisciplinary research institute with a primary focus on communicable and non-communicable diseases, vaccine and pharmaceutical product development, diagnostic tools, and capacity building of researchers in Ethiopia. AHRI seeks to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of assistant researcher under the Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Directorate for the project titled “Impact of a Cryptosporidiosis Point-of-Care Test-and-Treat Strategy in Children with Diarrhea (CryptoT&T)”. The project is funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP3) and is implemented in collaboration with partners in Ethiopia, Norway, and Mozambique. The primary objective of the project is to assess the clinical effectiveness of Light-Emitting Diode-auramine-phenol (LED-AP) testing, combined with access to targeted drug treatment, in reducing the duration of cryptosporidiosis-associated diarrhea in children. In addition, the project will evaluate diagnostic accuracy, operational feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and test turnaround times under real-world conditions.Job SummaryThis role focuses on supporting clinical studies by ensuring proper patient eligibility, informed consent, and accurate documentation. Key duties include managing case report forms (CRFs), overseeing specimen collection and logistics, handling participant follow-up reporting adverse events promptly, and maintaining confidentiality. The position also involves assisting clinical staff, coordinating sample collection and transport, and contributing to quality control throughout the study process.Duties and responsibilities:Assist in identification of patients eligible for the study including verification of the inclusion criteria for patients have been met.Properly explain the patient information sheet and facilitate the enrollment of participants in the studyEnsure screening logs are filled correctly and completely including assisting in the consent process.Responsible for ensuring participant recruitment and consent is obtained appropriately.Ensure consent forms are properly dated, signed...