MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Social Science Research Assistant Jobs in Uganda
Job Purpose:
The position holder is to recruit, consent and assess participants from the GPC and neighbouring villages (n~10K) for common mental illnesses including major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Roles & Responsibilities
Principal duties
• Ensure that participants for the study are mobilized and recruited into the study;
• Administer study information to participants and obtain informed consent;
• Translate study documents;
• Assess study participants for common mental disorders;
• Refer participants found to have serious mental disorders to psychiatric facilities for further management;
• Take good custody of the study’s resources including ipads onto which the study questionnaire is loaded;
• Ensure filing of collected data and project documents; and,
• Assist in developing study training manuals.
Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related;
• GDPR and HSP/GCP training;
• Should possess at least 2 years’ experience in a clinical research setting, preferably including experience in social and behavioural science research;
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with clinical/epidemiological
researchers;
• Prior interviewing experience;
• Fluency in English and Luganda language;
• Should have basic knowledge
on data collection, handling and reporting;
• Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, SSP);
• Should at least be self-driven;
• Excellent social and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Independence/Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions;
• Highly motivated and team oriented, but also able to work independently;
• Non-judgemental attitude;
• Personal Integrity;
• Reliability;
• Results orientation;
• Thoroughness;
• Ability to learn;
• Forward thinking; and,
• Openness to others.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Social Science Research Assistant Jobs in Uganda
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