JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to: Director of Operations

About Giving Refugees Hope International (GRHI).

Giving Refugees Hope International (GRHI), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey, recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with a principal place of business at 3 Dogwood Hill, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 (“Nonprofit”); and its Ugandan affiliate, Giving Refugees Hope International Limited, with operations in Kyegegwa District, Uganda.

Position Overview

The Data Collection Officer will be responsible for gathering high-quality participant data across all phases of the clinical trial, including baseline assessments, enrollment, and follow-up visits. Working closely with clinicians and the Study Coordinator, the officer will use standardized tools (digital and/or paper-based) to collect, record, and submit data in a timely and accurate manner. The role requires professionalism, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to ethical research practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture data during baseline, enrollment, follow-up, and endline phases as per protocol using the digital tools provided.
• Work alongside clinicians to document enrollment data and clinical observations during study visits.
• Accurately capture and record participant responses using approved data collection tools (e.g., tablets, survey forms).
• Ensure all data is submitted on time and securely uploaded or delivered to the designated platform or office.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and adhere strictly to research ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines (https://tinyurl.com/5ypnymuw).
• Support data quality checks and respond to queries or inconsistencies raised by the stakeholders.
• Participate in training sessions, refresher briefings, and field team debriefs.
• Collaborate with field staff, community health workers, and the field coordinator to facilitate participant tracking and follow-up.
• Report any adverse events, protocol deviations, or community feedback to the Study Coordinator promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in public health, social sciences, nursing, statistics, social works or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in data collection within research, clinical, or public health projects.
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (e.g KoboToolbox, ODK, REDCap) preferred.
• Strong understanding of informed consent and participant rights in human research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in Kyaka II (Swahili, Rutoro).
• High level of accuracy, organization, and integrity in data handling.
• Ability to work long hours in field conditions and travel within the settlement as required.

Desirable

• Previous involvement in a clinical trial or health study.
• Knowledge of malaria prevention interventions or refugee health dynamics.
• Certification or training in human subject research or GCP (an added advantage).

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and CV as a single PDF document to recruitment@lob.group. The subject line of the email should clearly indicate the position being applied for.