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Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Education Institution
Makerere University, University Road, Kampala, Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a leading center of excellence in infectious disease research, prevention, and treatment, dedicated to strengthening healthcare systems and improving lives in Uganda and beyond. Renowned for its impactful work in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging infections, IDI has earned global recognition for its cutting-edge research, clinical care, and capacity-building initiatives.

The institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, attracting top talent in healthcare, research, and administration while offering professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Established in 2002 as part of Makerere University, IDI has evolved into an independent organization at the forefront of medical innovation, leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to enhance disease surveillance and response.

With operations spanning Uganda and regional collaborations across Africa, IDI serves millions through its extensive network of clinics, training programs, and public health interventions. Guided by values of integrity, excellence, innovation, and service, the institute remains committed to addressing pressing health challenges while driving sustainable community impact.

Its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts focus on strengthening local healthcare infrastructure, promoting public health education, and supporting vulnerable populations. For more information, visit www.idi-makerere.com.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) jobs

The primary purpose is to learn the codebase, attend design meetings, write basic code, fix bugs, and assist the Software Developer / Software Development Manager in all design-related tasks.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The primary purpose is to learn the codebase, attend design meetings, write basic code, fix bugs, and assist the Software Developer / Software Development Manager in all design-related tasks.

Category:

Information Technology Jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 21 November 2025

Views:

24

The Radiographer will Perform X-ray procedures for the eligible individuals in targeted communities within the Activity geographical coverage areas and hospitals.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Radiographer will Perform X-ray procedures for the eligible individuals in targeted communities within the Activity geographical coverage areas and hospitals.

Category:

Medical jobs

Vacancies:

3

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Views:

68

The Medical Officer under the USAID LPHS-TB Activity will ensure delivery of quality TB care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Medical Officer under the USAID LPHS-TB Activity will ensure delivery of quality TB care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.

Category:

Medical jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 10 October 2025

Views:

67

This role involves providing high-quality counseling, psychosocial support, and community-based services to ensure continuity of care and improved health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and TB patients.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

This role involves providing high-quality counseling, psychosocial support, and community-based services to ensure continuity of care and improved health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and TB patients.

Category:

Healthcare Jobs

Vacancies:

3

Location:

Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 12 September 2025

Views:

268

The role will involve hands-on support for interns, technical contributions to grant development, active participation in research working groups, and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing (HPC) team to ensure a functional and bioinformatics-ready computing environment.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The role will involve hands-on support for interns, technical contributions to grant development, active participation in research working groups, and collaboration with the High-Performance Computing (HPC) team to ensure a functional and bioinformatics-ready computing environment.

Category:

Healthcare Jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

81

The Nutritionist will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the nutrition supplementation activities in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Nutritionist will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the nutrition supplementation activities in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Category:

Healthcare Jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Moroto, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

49

The Nutrition Assistants will support the delivery of high-quality, community-based nutrition services to TB-affected households in Abim, Nabilatuk, and Nakapiripirit districts.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Nutrition Assistants will support the delivery of high-quality, community-based nutrition services to TB-affected households in Abim, Nabilatuk, and Nakapiripirit districts.

Category:

Healthcare Jobs

Vacancies:

3

Location:

Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

116

The selected volunteers will be involved in practical genomic research, including data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and the use of bioinformatics tools in the study of human genomics.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The selected volunteers will be involved in practical genomic research, including data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and the use of bioinformatics tools in the study of human genomics.

Category:

Graduate Trainee jobs

Vacancies:

2

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

93

Support in managing network servers and technology tools, learning from senior administrators.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Support in managing network servers and technology tools, learning from senior administrators.

Category:

Information Technology Jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

253

Designing and implementing mathematical models for real-time disease surveillance and epidemiological forecasting.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Designing and implementing mathematical models for real-time disease surveillance and epidemiological forecasting.

Category:

Graduate Trainee jobs

Vacancies:

3

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Friday, 19 September 2025

Views:

158

The Facilities assistant will play a key role in tracking and managing inventory of supplies, equipment, and assets.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Facilities assistant will play a key role in tracking and managing inventory of supplies, equipment, and assets.

Category:

Administrative jobs

Vacancies:

1

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Views:

243

In the context of growing datasets in health—from genomics to digital health records and environmental data—there is an urgent need to build inclusive capacity in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

In the context of growing datasets in health—from genomics to digital health records and environmental data—there is an urgent need to build inclusive capacity in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Category:

Research jobs

Vacancies:

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Closing:

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Views:

85

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