Research Nurse
Mae Ramat District, Tak Province

Work location:

Mae Ramat District, Tak Province

Application deadline:

14 June 2026

Job start:
As soon as possible after candidate selection

Background:

Dreamlopments (DLP) Foundation is a Thailand-based foundation working on aid and development for underserved communities. DLP is running a large project/study of community-based testing and treatment of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) for people who use/inject drugs (PWID) and other risk groups in Thailand.

The C-FREE study is being conducted by a large consortium of Thai NGOS, research institutes, academic experts, government officials, and international partners. The project design includes a cohort study and an HCV treatment study for participants with chronic hepatitis C. It currently takes place in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Songkhla, Narathiwat, Tak, Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai, Pattani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. The research sites currently include 10 drop-in-centers (DIC) run by local NGOs, and 2 drop-in-centers (DIC) run by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Partner hospitals participate in the study implementation. C-FREE1 was initiated in May 2019 and transitioned to a continuation protocol titled C-FREE2 in March 2023.

Job overview:

We are looking for a Research Nurse for the C-FREE site in Mae Ramat District, Tak province, to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the C-FREE study project with partners and study participants at the site. The Research Nurse is under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Study Coordinators (SC), the Head of Programs (HOP), and the Research Physician (RP), but works closely on a daily basis with staff from the partner site and hospital.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Maintain the clinical site with the research assistant at the assigned study site, which includes participation in the procurement of local supplies.

• Be responsible for the overall conduct of the C-FREE study activities at the implementing site (DIC).

• Ensure that the C-FREE study enrollment and procedures are conducted in accordance with the stipulations of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Provide informed consent to study candidates, and enroll eligible participants.

• Provide counseling on Hepatitis C, HIV, hepatitis B, and STDs.

• Draw blood specimens, conduct on-site rapid antibody tests for HIV, HCV, HBV, and Syphilis.

• Conduct point-of-care HIV RNA, HCV RNA, HBV DNA, and STD molecular testing for participants with reactive HIV, and/or HCV, and/or HBV antibody/antigen testing or other protocol indication.

• Make an appointment for HIV, HCV, HBV, or STD treatment with study physicians for participants with confirmed infections.

• Collect data for all participants on the study Case Report Forms, as per protocol. Submit/Enter data to the data management and analysis center (Biophics, Mahidol University, Bangkok).

• Work in close collaboration with staff from the partner center to ensure participant understanding of the study, enrolment, follow-up, and support.

• Progressively train and build the capacity of staff from the partner site on relevant study procedures.  

• Maintain close communication with the study Investigators on all aspects of the study.

• Ensure close collaboration with the affiliated hospital.

• Facilitate monitoring visits of the study monitor and partner laboratory scientists.  

• Keep an inventory of study tests and study medicines.

• Other assignments as requested by the lead Principal Investigator, Head of Programs, and Study Coordinators.

Qualifications required:

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Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• Current Thai license as a registered nurse (RN) required.

Work Experience: 

• At least 2 years of nursing care practice.

• Experience in clinical research a strong plus.

• Experience working in programs serving people who use drugs is a strong plus.

• Experience working for non-government organizations is a plus.

Skills and competencies: 

• Positive attitude towards people who use drugs. 

• A good understanding of, and interest in, clinical research.

• Interest in the C-FREE study objectives.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively as a member of an international, multi-disciplinary team.

• Proven organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to use standard office equipment and software, including MS Office.

• Communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Thai required.

• Thai Nationality.

Working Environment: 

• The position is based in the community center of the study partner in Mae Ramat District, Tak Province.

• Travel to other off-site clinical sites occasionally.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and most recent CV in English to: jobs@dreamlopments.com