Nurse Coach

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •M.Sc. in Nursing OR MPH/MBA with B.Sc. in Nursing OR PhD in Nursing
• •ICMR age norms will apply and applicants must be 35 years or below
• •A registered nurse with a solid foundation in clinical nursing practice
• •Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in the Labor room, SNCU/NICU
• •Prior hands-on experience in KMC, lactation management, and newborn care
• •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
• •A genuine interest in research
• •The ability to conduct quantitative data collection, screening, consenting, and enrollment procedures
• •Ensuring and supervising the quality of intervention
• •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
• •The ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, researchers, health professionals, and support staff
• •Excellent communication skills
• •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
• •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
• •Willingness to grow and evolve as a nurse and researcher
• •Nurse with exceptional coaching abilities and a passion for education and professional development
• •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
• •The ability 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
• •The Study Nurse will be trained on study protocol
• •Have a responsibility to follow protocol for intervention and research data collection in the hospitals
• •Willingness for extensive travel for the Study Nurse coach, both locally and out of the city as per requirement
• •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

Desired Qualifications

• •Communication in Hindi and local dialect
• •Proficient communication in English
• •Experience in research, either through academic coursework, participation in research projects, or previous employment in a research setting
• •Experience working in a research organization is an advantage
• •Prior hands-on experience in KMC, lactation management, and newborn care is highly desirable