Research Midwife

• Patient Recruitment & Screening: Pre-screen patient medical charts, review electronic health records, interview participants, and assist the trial doctor in evaluating candidates against strict study eligibility criteria.
• Informed Consent Support: Assist in educating patients and their families about the trial, explaining the vaccination schedule, study procedures, and required follow-up visits.
• Vaccine Administration & Care: Securely handle, prepare, and administer the investigational vaccine candidate according to strict protocol specifications and timing windows.
• Clinical Assessments & Vitals: Perform physical assessments, measure vital signs, and perform peripheral blood draws (venipuncture) for safety and immunogenicity tracking.
• Safety Monitoring & Symptom Tracking: Monitor participants closely in the clinic post-vaccination for immediate reactions. Review and log patient e-diaries, track localized reactogenicity, and report any Adverse Events (AEs) to the trial doctor.
• Patient Retention & Support: Build strong, trusting relationships with participants to ensure high adherence to multi-dose schedules and longitudinal follow-up visits.

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Midwifery and Nursing

Person Specification

• Education: At least a Diploma in Midwifery and Nursing
• Licensure: Active license.
• Certifications: Active Good Clinical Practice and responsible conduct of research and Human Subjects Protection
• Clinical Skills: Excellent phlebotomy, IV insertion, and clinical assessment skills with strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience in midwifery and clinical research.
• Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems or Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record of handling high-volume patient interactions with empathy and professionalism.