How to Apply
Qualified candidates must submit applications by email to:
lesothorecruitment@pih.org
Email Subject Line
Applicants should use the job title of the position they are applying for as the email subject.
For this vacancy, an appropriate subject line would be:
Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease (PTLD) Study Nurse
Application Documents Required
Your application must contain:
- Application letter
- Educational certificates
- Detailed CV
- Three traceable referees
At least one referee must be your most recent supervisor.
One PDF Requirement
All application documents must be:
Compiled into ONE PDF document
Applicants should not send each document as a separate attachment if following the published instructions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date
18 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications before the deadline.
Pre-Employment Screening
Partners In Health states that pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with its Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) policy.
PIH may contact previous employers to request information regarding:
- Findings of sexual exploitation
- Findings of sexual abuse
- Findings of sexual harassment
- Relevant investigations that were underway when employment ended
By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge these recruitment procedures.
CV Tips for PTLD Study Nurse Applicants
Because this role combines clinical nursing and health research, your CV should clearly demonstrate both areas.
Put Your Nursing Registration Near the Top
Include:
Professional Registration: Lesotho Nursing Council
Licence Status: Current / Updated
Registration Number: [Your actual number]
This helps recruiters quickly confirm that you meet one of the core requirements.
Clearly Show Your TB or Respiratory Experience
For each relevant position, include:
- Employer
- Facility/project
- Job title
- Dates
- Main responsibilities
For example:
Registered Nurse – TB Clinic
January 2023 – Present
Relevant duties:
- Assessed TB patients
- Conducted symptom screening
- Provided counselling
- Supported treatment adherence
- Collected sputum specimens
- Conducted follow-up
- Maintained clinical documentation
- Implemented TB infection-control procedures
Only include duties you genuinely performed.
Highlight Research Experience
Since previous research-study experience is required, create a dedicated section if appropriate:
Research Experience
Include experience with:
- Participant recruitment
- Informed consent
- Study enrolment
- Data collection
- Electronic data capture
- Specimen handling
- Participant tracing
- Protocol compliance
- Good Clinical Practice
Mention GCP Training if You Have It
If you have completed Good Clinical Practice training, include it prominently.
Do not claim GCP certification if you do not have it.
Highlight Specimen Collection Experience
If applicable, mention experience with:
- Sputum collection
- Blood collection
- Labelling
- Processing
- Sample storage
- Transport procedures
Mention Respiratory Procedures
Where applicable, include experience with:
- Spirometry
- Six-minute walk testing
- Respiratory assessment
- Chest X-ray coordination
- CRP testing
- TB screening
CV Profile Example
“Registered Nurse with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, current Lesotho Nursing Council registration and more than three years of experience in TB and respiratory healthcare. Experienced in patient counselling, clinical assessment, specimen collection, participant follow-up and research documentation. Committed to ethical research, quality patient care and improving health outcomes for people affected by tuberculosis.”
Modify this according to your actual qualifications and experience.
Possible PTLD Study Nurse Interview Questions
- Tell us about your nursing background.
- Why are you interested in the PTLD Study Nurse position?
- What experience do you have working with TB patients?
- What is post-tuberculosis lung disease?
- What experience do you have in respiratory healthcare?
- Have you previously worked on a clinical or public-health research study?
- Explain your role in a previous research project.
- What is informed consent?
- How would you explain informed consent to a participant with limited health literacy?
- What would you do if a participant did not want to continue with the study?
- Why is voluntary participation important in research?
- What do you understand about Good Clinical Practice?
- Why is research documentation important?
- How would you deal with missing information in a participant file?
- What experience do you have with electronic data capture?
- How do you protect participant confidentiality?
- What experience do you have collecting specimens?
- How do you ensure specimens are labelled correctly?
- How would you manage the transport of a biological specimen?
- What TB infection-control measures should be followed in a health facility?
- What is spirometry used for?
- Have you conducted spirometry before?
- What is the purpose of a six-minute walk test?
- How would you assess a participant who becomes short of breath during testing?
- What experience do you have coordinating chest X-rays?
- How would you trace a participant who missed a scheduled follow-up visit?
- How do you counsel a patient who feels discouraged after prolonged illness?
- How would you manage several participant appointments in one day?
- How do you work with laboratory staff and investigators?
- What would you do if you noticed that a study procedure had not been followed correctly?
- How do you maintain accurate research records?
- What does social justice mean to you in healthcare?
- Why is serving marginalised populations important?
- Are you willing to travel to different health facilities?
- Why should Partners In Health select you for this position?
Important Vacancy Summary
Organisation: Partners In Health
Position: Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease (PTLD) Study Nurse
Number of Posts: 3
Project: RESOLVE TB
Location: Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho
Contract: 18 months, potentially extendable by 1–2 months
Minimum Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
Bachelor’s Degree: Added advantage
Experience: 3 years in TB, respiratory health or TB study research
Research Experience: Required
Professional Registration: Current Lesotho Nursing Council registration and updated licence
Application Email: lesothorecruitment@pih.org
Closing Date: 18 September 2026