1081-South Africa-The Bring BPaL2Me Trial –KwaZulu Natal- 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.

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