1024- South Africa- The Bring BPaL2Me Trial – Comparing Nurse-Led RR-TB Treatment in Primary Care to Physician- Led, Hospital-Based Outpatient RR-TB Treatment: A Cluster Randomized, Non-Inferiority Trial
Location: Eastern Cape / KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Location type: Rural
Placement type: Global Health Research Placement
Topic/Theme: Infectious/Communicable Diseases, Quantitative Research
Minimum length of service: 8-10 weeks
Preferred service dates: 06/03/2023 - 08/15/2023
Language requirement: No language requirement
Project Description
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death among persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in southern Africa. Drug-resistant TB remains a growing threat to public health despite advances in treatment and diagnosis over the past decade. South Africa has the world’s highest rate of TB/HIV co-infection and ranks fourth worldwide for both multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB incidence and HIV prevalence. This cluster randomized trial is comparing nurse-led care to physician led care in treating with the new all oral 6 month BPaL regimen across 2 provinces (KZN and Eastern Cape) in SA.
Scope of Work
Students will assist the team with evaluation, query resolution, data cleaning and data management.
The professional environment is...
clinic/hospitals/office
This placement would be a good fit for someone who...
is extremely flexible, detail oriented and a plus would be if they have an interest in TB
Required Skills
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Site PI/Mentor Info
Name: Jason Farley, The Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation (CIDNI), jfarley1@jhu.edu
I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as...
using mixed methods to mentor. I train and educate the mentee one-on-one, in group sessions and distance mentoring. I communicate via email, virtually and in-person.
A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..
Extremely flexible, able to follow directions provided, multi-task and follow through on assignments with limited direct supervision.
Costs of Living and Support
$350
Airfare will be covered.
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