1080-South Africa-The Bring BPaL2Me Trial –Eastern Cape- Comparing Nurse-Led RR-TB Treatment in Primary Care to Physician- Led, Hospital-Based Outpatient RR-TB Treatment: A Cluster Randomized, Non-Inferiority Trial

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.

Students will assist the team with evaluation, query resolution, data cleaning and data management at two sites in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

clinic/hospitals/office

is extremely flexible, detail oriented and a plus would be if they have an interest in TB

Epi skills; data quality; REDCap basic knowledge; clinical skills a plus (nursing or medical); ability to multi-task and follow through with assignments with limited direct supervision.

Name: Jason Farley, 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.

Estimated costs:

$350/month

Additional support from PI:

paying for airfare