Research Instructor - FAC0005461

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the UNC School of Medicine is recruiting for a Research Instructor (APP / NP). Duties include, but are not limited to, this position will provide HIV primary care at the state and federal funded Ryan White HIV / AIDS Part B / C grants located at Wake County Human Services Infectious Diseases Clinic in Raleigh, NC. UNC Chapel Hill provides services at the Wake County Human Services through a contract.

The mission of the Division of Infectious Diseases (ID) is research, patient care, and teaching. The ID Division provides quality primary, secondary, and tertiary care to citizens of North Carolina. Serves as a referral center for patients from throughout the southeast, educates medical school students, residents, and fellows in the subspecialty of Infectious Diseases, as well as provides continuing education through participation in the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC). Advances scholar research as well as laboratory and clinical investigation in Infectious Diseases and provides community service, technical support and assistance, and conducts building activities throughout the world.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

This position requires a thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medical and disease states as they related to the area of work; thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory test and findings; thorough knowledge and ability to plan a regimen of care based on assessment and findings; through knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods; thorough knowledge of specialized tests, skill in performing clinical functions.

Ability to supervise and coordinate other nursing and medical staff, to evaluate the quality of services delivered, and to institute methods of improving and / or maintaining established standard of nursing and medical care : ability to plan, institute, and conduct in-service training programs; ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities; ability tor record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care and to convey this to the physician; ability to communicate effectively; ability to teach and counsel individuals, families and groups in the area of health maintenance, preventive medicine, and care of the sick; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to gain the confidence of patients and family and work effectively with them.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

A basic knowledge of HIV / AIDS disease, manifestations, and progression strongly preferred.

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to  [email protected].

Please note : The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.