Sep 23, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Social Science Research Assistant (Medical) Jobs in Uganda

• Provide counselling services to study participants;

• Make referral of study participants in accordance with the guidelines and protocol;

• Work with the team to have samples timely transported or transferred to the laboratory for analysis;

• Provide medical care to study participants and report any adverse events to the study clinicians or coordinators;

• 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

• Diploma in nursing of clinical medicine from a recognised institution or related;

• Registration with the Allied Health Professional’s council;

• Training in counselling;

• 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 experience in handling patient records and Case Report Forms;

• Fluency in English and Luganda language;

• Should have basic knowledge on design of qualitative research tools, 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 (Medical) Jobs in Uganda

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