Nurse Sonographer at World Vision Rwanda: (Deadline 2 January 2024)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
NURSE SONOGRAPHER
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Nurse Sonographer, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Nyagatare, Rwanda, and reports to the Trial Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The Nurse Sonographer will be employed directly by World Vision Rwanda; and will work under the direct supervision of the Trial Manager and will be expected to work fully and exclusively on the Deux Oeufs study. The Deux Oeufs project in Rwanda is a collaborative research study implemented by World Vision with University of Florida (UF) and University of Rwanda (UR). The sonographers will be responsible for the performance of obstetrical (fetal) ultrasound activities at the study’s two health center enrollment and scanning locations. Nursing training is mandatory, strongly preferrable they have existing fetal ultrasound or general ultrasound experience. Nurse Sonographers will date pregnancies using ultrasound, determine fetal viability (e.g., heart rate), and identify potential abnormal findings which would be shared with consultant obstetricians/gynecologists (OB-GYNs). Nurse sonographers may additionally administer informed consent, administer health and demographic surveys, measure blood pressure and height/weight, and collect blood samples. This position may be involved with other data collection activities such as measuring birth weight, length, head circumference. They may be trained on more advanced sonography methods relevant to fetal growth and neurodevelopment. The position is fulltime based in Karangazi sector, Nyagatare District. The primary duty locations will be in Ndama Health Center and Karangazi Health Centre or other nearby health facilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
% of time
Activity
90%
Ensure that the Deux Oeufs Research study is conducted according to approved protocol, ethical approvals, donor guidelines and agreed timeline and budget
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Administer screening and/or main study informed consents
Date pregnancies using ultrasound, and enrol women who are in their first trimester
Determine foetal viability (e.g. heart rate)
Identify potential abnormal foetal and maternal health findings
Communicate with consultant obstetricians/gynecologists (OB-GYNs) regarding findings as appropriate
Administer health and demographic surveys to study participants at health facilities or other place of birth (e.g. home), using tablets or smart phones
Measure blood pressure, height, weight, upper arm circumference
Measure birth weight, birth length, head circumference of new-borns (<24hrs after birth)
Schedule future ultrasound examinations (second and third trimester)
Communicate to Trial Manager or Study Technical Advisor or WVR Cluster Manager, as appropriate, as soon as reasonably possible of any events that can affect the smooth running of research activities
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information obtained from and about human subjects.
In collaboration with other project team members, mentor and build capacity of lead mothers and CHWs on the project related skills
Participate in preparation of Deux Oeufs in Rwanda project related quarterly, semi-annual, annual plans and operating reports for WVR, including Monitoring & Evaluation related reports as required
Attend/lead meetings as needed including but not limited to: internal management meetings, local authority meetings, weekly management meetings with WV/Univ of Rwanda/Univ of Florida, all PIs meetings, all staff meetings, etc.
Cover for other team members’ duties when on leave, as pre-agreed with the Cluster Manager and PIs.
Collaborate with the study team by being a role model, fostering a welcoming, safe, neutral, and professional working environment and promoting good work ethics.
Any other duties as assigned in accordance with role and level of responsibility.
5%
Accountability, Financial activities, Learning and Innovation
Ensure equipment and consumables are in good working order and procured appropriately to avoid delays
Nurse sonographers will be involved with ongoing quality control and quality assurance activities, including scan trainings,
May be trained on more advanced sonography methods relevant to foetal growth and neurodevelopment
5%
Mainstreaming:
Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
Nursing degree and more than 2 years of experience in a health facility context
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
Strong communication skills, with experience working across teams
Understanding of basic human subjects’ research protection regulations, which govern the participation of human subjects
Worked/ partnered with academic institutions or international organizations (INGOs, Embassies, UN and government) is an added value
Required Education,
training, license,
registration, and
certification
Bachelor’s degree with more than 2 years of experience nursing/midwifery
A valid certificate in research involving human subjects would be an added value
Additional credentials or certificates in specific sector-related topics such as maternal, new-born and child health (MNCH) nutrition, C-EmONC, Antenatal care and resource planning would be an added value, etc.
Preferred Knowledge
and Qualifications
Fetal ultrasound experience, and in particular, dating pregnancies and determining fetal viability, especially in first and early second trimesters
Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research, preferably related to health and/or nutrition policy implementation in communities in Rwanda
Experience in primary data collection (e.g. surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews) to inform governmental, academic, and/or NGO interventions related to community health, environmental health, nutrition, or related disciplines
Experience using electronic data collection programs such as REDCap
Experience in ethics of research involving human subjects, including administering informed consent
Knowledge of Nyagatare District (especially Karangazi Sector), and MCH practices and norms, including nutrition
Ability to observe the ethical principles that provide the framework for human subjects’ research
Experience in mainstreaming gender, environment, peace-building, disability, child protection and or institutional development.
Undertaking research, audits and assessments to identify gaps and best practices in sonography
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English. French is an added value
The position holder must be results oriented and manage staff well
Experience and skills in networking with other NGOs, government partners, and local community-based organizations.
Ability to build effective teams, promote coordination and collaboration
A valid motorcycle/vehicle driving license is a plus
Travel and/or
Work Environment
Requirement
This position will be based 100% in Ndama and Karangazi Health Centers in Nyagatare District and surrounding catchment areas
Office work: 90% (examining study participants)
On call: 10% In emergency obstetric or home-delivery situations, the position may be required to be on-call frequently.
Work may be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in accordance with research study protocols / data collection / requirements
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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The closing date for submission of applications is 2nd January 2024; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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