Project Nurse III (Study Nurse)

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Project Nurse III (Study Nurse)

Number of Vacancies: 21 (Nurse Coach – 6 and Study Nurse – 15)

Primary Location: Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Gorakhpur) and Delhi.

What is Community Empowerment Lab?

We, at Community Empowerment Lab, love to watch our people write their own stories – stories of success and challenges, stories of connecting with communities, of serving mothers and children. Stories of serving our nation.

So, who are we exactly? We are a Not for Profit Research Organization working on the frontiers of maternal and neonatal health, serving some of the most vulnerable through innovations and leveraging cutting-edge scientific approaches in public health. We are driven by scientific evidence, national priority, and global public health challenges!
Our mission revolves around empowering communities by providing them with evidence-based solutions to address their needs, thereby bridging the gap between communities and scientific knowledge. We adopt a grounds-up approach, engaging with communities to understand their requirements and co-designing solutions with scientific rigor. These solutions undergo trials and implementation research to ensure efficacy. The insights gained are then scaled up to influence state, national, and global policies and practices. Our focus lies at the intersection of newborn survival and maternal health, health system strengthening, and early childhood development, aligning all our initiatives to tackle both local and global challenges faced by newborns and mothers.

We are the Collaborative Centre of Excellence for Indian Council of Medical Research joining hands with several scientific research organizations pan-India to address numerous national priorities and build a future scientific workforce for the country! We are also an ICMR - Centre for Advanced Research for Neonatal and Maternal Health working on solutioning newborn survival. In Uttar Pradesh, we support UP National Health Mission as a newborn survival specialist through UP TSU (Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit).

For more information please visit our website

What defines us as a team?

We are young, collegial, committed, and sensitive- a bunch of creative people which love to do science with a compassionate heart. We believe in human goodness, unending capacities to grow as leaders, and finding meaning through their consistent efforts that often meet success and failure too. We believe in learning by doing! We believe in soiling our hands, doing science in the midst of the community, and keeping the community at centre! We are not merely desktop researchers. We value high-impact research publications and simultaneously bringing solutions to the doorstep of those who need them most!

Our people drive the organization and contribute to mutual growth. Some bright public health scientists, tech talent, management mavens, community organizers, and volunteers have kept us going for over twenty years now. We are ambitious, and growing and we need many more of our tribe now. At CEL, we encourage people to pursue a career and a passion for public health service.

What do you get? The freedom to express your talent, the joy of watching the difference your work makes to our nation, and the reward of working with a vibrant, joyful team.

Who are we looking for?

CEL is now looking for dynamic Nurses. We are building a dedicated, passionate, and skilled Staff Nurse team that embodies our commitment to excellence in healthcare and research. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of clinical expertise, research acumen, coaching skills, and compassionate patient care. The nurses with clinical expertise in newborn care especially in sick newborn care unit (SNCU) and/or labor room and a good understanding of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), and lactation management.

Since our study area consists of families that have Hindi as their native language - communication in Hindi and local dialect would be desirable. Proficient communication in English would be appreciated for engaging in formal communication, especially with our foreign partners, stakeholders, etc.

Scope of Work

Clinical Excellence:

● A registered nurse with a solid foundation in clinical nursing practice and a strong understanding of evidence-based nursing care and best practices in patient management.

● Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in SNCU/NICU, labor room.

● Prior hands-on experience in KMC, lactation management, and newborn care is highly desirable.

● The ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively.

● The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Research Aptitude:

● Candidate with a genuine interest in research and a desire to contribute to advancing healthcare knowledge.

● Experience in research, either through academic coursework, participation in research projects, or previous employment in a research setting, is preferred.

● The candidate should be eager to learn and will undergo training in research methods and protocols.

● Able to conduct quantitative data collection, screening, consenting, and enrollment procedures.

● Ensuring and supervising the quality of intervention.

Compassionate Patient Care:

● At the heart of our research project is a commitment to improving patient outcomes and experiences.

● Who is compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to providing patient-centered care.

● The candidate should be able to establish rapport with patients and families, advocate for their needs, and provide emotional support during challenging times.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

● The ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, researchers, health professionals, and support staff, is essential. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work cohesively in a team-oriented environment.

● The candidate should be open-minded, adaptable, and respectful of diverse perspectives.

● The ability to contribute expertise while also valuing the contributions of others is crucial for fostering a collaborative research culture.

Learning and Professional Growth:

● We value lifelong learning and professional development. The ideal candidate should be committed to staying updated with the latest evidence-based practices, research findings, and technological advancements in nursing and healthcare.

● The candidate should be proactive in seeking learning opportunities. The willingness to grow and evolve as a nurse and researcher is essential for personal and organizational success.

Coaching and Training Skills:

● Nurse with exceptional coaching abilities and a passion for education and professional development. The candidate should have experience in designing and delivering training programs, workshops, and educational sessions for healthcare professionals.

● The ability to assess learning needs, develop educational materials, and facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences is crucial. The candidate should be able to adapt their teaching style to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of adult learners.

The Study Nurse Coach will have significant coaching and mentoring responsibilities to different stakeholders in government hospitals across Uttar Pradesh to successfully implement the study or scale up the program like KMC, and newborn care. The Study Nurse will be trained on study protocol and have a responsibility to follow protocol for intervention and research data collection in the hospitals.

Travel: Willingness for extensive travel for the Study Nurse coach, both locally and out of the city as per requirement.

Qualification and Experience:

● For the Nurse Coach: M.Sc. in Nursing OR MPH/MBA with B.Sc. in Nursing OR Ph.D in Nursing.

● For the Study Nurse: GNM OR B.Sc in Nursing (desirable).

● ICMR age norms will apply and applicants must be age 35 years or below.

Necessary knowledge and skills

● Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.

● Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in newborn and mother care.

● Experience in specialized neonatal care units (SNCU/NICU).

● Proficiency in lactation management and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).

● Fast learning ability and adherence to protocols.

● Strong persuasive skills and capability in implementing study interventions.

● Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the working hospital/system.

● Experience working in a research organization is an advantage.

Compensation: As per ICMR norms.

Application Procedure:

If you find this opportunity aligning with your skills and passion, we welcome you to apply by following these steps:

Ø Apply on this link

Ø Craft a brief yet impactful cover letter, around 500 words, that details your motivation for applying, your interest in Maternal and Newborn Health, and your enthusiasm for contributing to the work of Community Empowerment Lab.

Ø Attach your updated resume with a recent photograph.

Ø We kindly request that you include your current and expected salary details, along with your anticipated start date, in your cover letter

Requirements

● For the Nurse Coach: M.Sc. in Nursing OR MPH/MBA with B.Sc. in Nursing OR Ph.D in Nursing.

● For the Study Nurse: GNM OR B.Sc in Nursing (desirable).

● ICMR age norms will apply and applicants must be age 35 years or below