The Eijkman-Oxford Clinical Research Unit (EOCRU) in Jakarta opened in 2008 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology and the University of Oxford, to conduct collaborative research on infectious diseases impacting the health of Indonesians and residents of other Southeast Asian nations. University of Oxford also has a partnership (MoU) with Universitas Indonesia, and they jointly established the Universities of Indonesia and Oxford Clinical Research Laboratory (IOCRL) which is a facility dedicated to supporting collaborative clinical research between the universities. EOCRU is also part of the Oxford Tropical Network with research units in Africa, Asia and UK, and operates under the auspices of the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam.
Clinical trials of chemotherapeutics, diagnostics and vaccines for tropical infections of public health importance in Indonesia, principally malaria, tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, and other emerging and neglected tropical diseases, form the core of EOCRU’s activities, with associated epidemiological, laboratory, and clinical research. EOCRU aims to have a positive and significant impact on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases to improve patient care in Indonesia and the region. This is being achieved via an expanding long-term research programme with our local hosts and partners, contributions to research training, and public engagement with science. Current EOCRU core staff includes 3 Oxford-employed international scientists, Indonesian scientists, administrative and finance support staff, and clinical trials support staff.
In conducting their work in Indonesia, EOCRU is assisted by Alliance for Emerging and Re-emerging Disease Threats in Asia Foundation (ALERTAsia), a local foundation assisting in research grant management and capacity building for local researchers.
Through ALERTAsia, we are seeking a qualified and experienced Site Study Nurse.
Nurses working in clinical research have a specialist focus, they are responsible for the preparation of the site including procurement of supplies and equipment; recruiting and appointing of staff; training of staff; implementation of the study protocol; collection of the data; quality assurance and control as data integrity is of utmost importance for the value of the results of the research and most importantly providing quality care to participants .Experience has shown that not including nurses may harm clinical studies due to poor recruitment; management and follow-up.
The responsibilities described in the document is a generic requirement and might vary between studies and/or sites. Refer to the signed and updated delegation log for the assigned responsibilities applicable for the role. Principal Investigator/Site Investigator is responsible to assign the respective study team member for specific responsibility/task(s).
Job Descriptions:
1. Involve in participant recruitment – identify potential participants, approach potential study participants, and provide information about the clinical trial
2. Carry out clinical activities as scheduled in the protocol, including but not limited to performing physical examination, checks vital signs and symptoms, collect samples and obtain medical information of the participant, in support of the Site Study Physician.
3. Conduct screening on the potential participants, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria stated in the protocol.
4. Observe participants following intervention to ensure any safety issue is managed promptly and accordingly.
5. Provide primary healthcare management or first aid to study participants experiencing AE/SAE related to the study intervention.
6. Provide information and instruction to the participants on how to complete participant’s diary, self-assessment, and reporting in case of AE/SAE, and how to contact study team.
7. Prepare participant for visit schedule - ensure the participant understand what the procedures he/she will have for the visit/s.
8. Conduct follow up and ensure the completeness of the participant’s data.
9. Ensure the sample collection is performed as scheduled in the approved protocol.
10. Enter participant data to the electronic Case Report Form (CRF), as assigned by the site investigator/principal investigator, if required.
11. Support in resolving queries generated on the participant’s data entered to the database in timely manner.
12. Ensure that the clinical trial is conducted according to the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Cara Uji Klinik yang Baik (CUKB) and all applicable regulations.
13. Manage investigational medicinal products (IMP), monitor storage and accountability at site, as applicable or assigned by the site investigator/principal investigator.
14. Provide relevant training/orientation for new site study team member.
Job Requirements
· Registered nurse.
· Has active STR and SIP.
· Basic Life Support Certification is preferred.
· Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, Cara Uji Klinik yang Baik (CUKB) and other applicable regulations.
· Good written English and Bahasa Indonesia, with proven ability to research and write accessible.
· Previous research experience is preferable.
· Computer literacy and proficiency.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrate high level of organization skills and attention to details.
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a one-year contract with possible extension, and remuneration package that includes annual leave, sick leave, THR, compensation money, optional private medical cover, BPJS Kesehatan, and not to mention fully paid income tax and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JAMSOSTEK). The salary shall be competitive and dependent upon qualifications and salary history.
How to Apply
(Please make sure you submit complete requirements to the application)
Interested candidates are invited to send your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae by email to hro@alertasia.org with subject line EOCRU_SSN_ (Applicant Name)
Please submit your application not later than Friday, 31 March 2022
Thank you.
