Post: Research Assistants (10 positions)
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates for Research Assistant positions for the Integrated HIV/HTN study to be based in South Western Uganda. The Successful candidates will report to the Study Medical Officer.
Purpose of the position: The Research Assistants will be hired on a temporary basis to work with health facility staff and will be in charge of mobilising, consenting and interviewing selected participants.
Job description
1. Travel to study sites and perform interviews on identified participants.
2. Liaise with Health Facility Staff to effectively mobilise the identified study Participants.
3. Offer informed consent to the identified survey participants.
4. Maintain records in a confidential manner according to established procedures.
5. Backup data on a daily basis according to Standing Operating Procedures.
6. Securely maintain all computer equipment in your custody.
7. Proper accountability for resources offered during the survey procedures.
Qualifications and other desirables for the job
1. A minimum of a Diploma in a medical Clinical discipline (Clinical medicine/ Nursing/
Midwifery).
2. Experience in Health Research data entry programs.
3. Fluency in any local language of Runyankole, Rukiga, Runyoro, Rutoro, Rufumbira or
Luganda.
4. Should have a valid certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects
Protection (HSP).
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your applications using this link: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Thursday 7th October 2021.
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER
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