Nurse for Dengue Travel Risk group

Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading health research institute in Barcelona is seeking a registered nurse to manage activities related to a dengue travel risk project. The successful candidate will collect clinical data, perform venipunctures, and maintain study documentation. Candidates must have a nursing license and at least one year of clinical experience. The role is part-time, requiring 15 hours a week, with an annual salary of €24,933. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Formación

• Registered Nurse and valid license to practice nursing in the country.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital, primary care, or outpatient setting.

Responsabilidades

• Collecting epidemiological and clinical data and completing Case Report Forms.
• Venipuncture and collection of study samples.
• Scheduling participants’ follow-up visits.
• Data entry into the study database.

Conocimientos

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to coordinate logistics

Experience in blood sample collection

Comfort with electronic data capture systems

Problem resolution

Learning capacity

Educación

Registered Nurse license

At least 1 year of clinical experience

Descripción del empleo

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ISGlobal is seeking a nurse who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project Dengue Travel Risk. The overall project goal is to determine the incidence of asymptomatic dengue infections in travelers and develop predictive algorithms based on machine learning, to mitigate the risk of introduction of dengue in non-endemic areas where Aedes albopictus has been established.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collecting epidemiological and clinical data for and completing Case Report Forms (CRFs)
• Venipuncture and collection of study samples
• Scheduling participants’ follow-up visits
• Data entry into the study database.

AUXILIAR TASKS

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure clear and compassionate interaction with study participants and teamwork.
• Ability to coordinate logistics, manage documentation, and follow study protocols meticulously.
• Experience in blood sample collection and venipuncture.
• Comfort with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and study-specific software.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse and valid license to practice nursing in the country.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital, primary care, or outpatient setting.

Prior experience in:

• Venipuncture and blood extraction
• Patient recruitment and informed consent processes for clinical research is highly desirable
• Travel medicine, infectious diseases, or tropical medicine is highly desirable
• Data entry in previous studies is desirable

LANGUAGE LEVEL

• Proficiency in Catalan, English, and Spanish.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Starting date: 07/01/2026
• Contract Type: Part time (15 hours/week). From 11:30h to 14:30h (Monday to Friday)
• Salary: Predoc B (24.933€ gross annual)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 23th of December 2025.

The interviews could be placed during the reception of candidatures period.

Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.