The Research Nurse works within the Clinical Trial Office in the Advanced Cell Therapy Core to coordinate clinical investigators and assist scientists in conducting clinical research.
(S)he is primarily responsible for the enrollment of human subjects, for biological sample and data collection, and delivers these to the research laboratories involved of the biological sample and data processing. (S)he ensures biological sample and data collection and entry/storage is conducted within stringent guidelines and assists the clinical investigators in preparing or amending study protocols for review and approval by the respective Institutional Review Board(s).
- Coordinates the daily job foreseen by the Clinical Research Protocols as agreed with Principal Investigator(s).
- Liaises with Sidra nurses and other external healthcare providers to aid understanding of research principles.
- Obtains consent for research-related interviews and procedures.
- Maintains consent log, detailing reasons for non-consent.
- Performs face-to-face interviews with patients, parents and other subjects serving as controls.
- Assesses the ability of other clinical staff to safely and accurately assist with data collection and entry for research projects.
- Liaises with Medical Records Departments to obtain relevant research data.
- Identifies problems related to patient data and alerts Principle Investigator.
- Organizes, collects, stores, and sends data.
- Organizes, collects and stores biological samples (e.g. blood, saliva, buccal swabs).
- Manages databases of the clinical research protocols assigned to.
- Telephones or visits patients at home to conduct follow-up tests and interviews.
- Supports in the preparation of newsletters and reports.
- Participates in the clinical research protocol creation, amendments, closure, evaluation and reporting.
- Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
ESSENTIALPREFERREDEducation Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (or equivalent)Post Graduate qualificationExperience3+ years’ experience in clinical research
Broad clinical practice experience
Experience of clinical research in feto-maternal health and/or child health
Experience with Clinical Disease Registries
Certification and LicensureRegistered by relevant regulatory body (or equivalent) in country of origin
QCHP licensing available or obtainable within 6 months
Training and Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
The Society of Clinical Research Associates CertificateJob Specific Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of patient-interviewing
Demonstrated knowledge of data-collection
Demonstrated ability in supporting clinical research projects
Demonstrated knowledge and application of good clinical practice
Computing/IT proficiency
Word processing proficiency
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
Knowledge of Arabic culture in the Arabian Gulf
Experience with Database and Statistics Software
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic
Knowledge of regulatory issues related to the conduct of research