JOB DETAILS:
The MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for research and training. The Unit was established in 1988 to improve the understanding and control of the HIV epidemic in Uganda and globally, following a request from the Uganda Government to the United Kingdom (UK) Government. After wide consultations, and in response to the changing public health landscape, Unit work has broadened beyond HIV to include other infections, neglected, endemic, emerging and reemerging infections and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Our mission is to conduct high-quality research that adds knowledge and leads to improved control of infectious and non-communicable diseases in Uganda, Africa and globally, through translation of scientific findings into policy and practice, and rigorous research capacity building. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Station: Kibuku, Tororo, Namutumba, Butaleja

Job Purpose
Assist in the identification and recruitment of study participants including completion of consent process

Roles & Responsibilities
• Identify eligible study participants at the project sites;
• Administer consent process for study participants;

• Ensure all study questionnaires and consent forms are available for use at the sites;

• Ensure safe and confidential storage of consent documents;
• Report submit enrolment reports to the field coordinator on daily basis;
• Extract required variables on routine malaria data from the health information management system;
• Ensure safe storage and transmission of completed data collection tools; and,
• Conduct data cleaning and entry into the electronic system.

Person Specification
• Bachelor of Social Sciences, enrolled in Nursing, statistics or a related field;
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in malaria research or infectious diseases
• Experience in conducting field work and surveys
• Should possess Knowledge of consent process for research participant
• Team player, willing to work beyond designated working hours, and good analytical skills.

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

https://redcap.link/Field_worker_interviewer_FWI_1024

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.