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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the four Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University. Established, in 1922, Makerere University is one of the oldest Universities in Africa and is currently ranked the 2nd best in research in Africa. It was the first university in East Africa to offer degrees in public health and it remains the leading School of Public Health in the region.
Job Title
24 Quantitative Research Assistants job at Makerere University college of Health Sciences, School of Public Health (MakSPH)
Job Description
Working together with Researchers, Field Supervisors, Study Coordinator, and Investigators to collect data and ensure successful implementation of the study.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Specific Responsibilities
Attend all trainings and pretesting sessions.
Pre-test data collection guides, forms and devices for data collection
Identify relevant HMIS registers at the health facility and abstract data into the electronic data collection platform
Ensure safe custody of both hardcopy and digital data collected and follow all quality checks provided
Provide the study team with daily updates on data collection and participate in the development of daily field reports.
Perform any other duties relevant to this position as may be assigned from time to time through the field supervisor.
Adhere to infection prevention and control measures as guided by Ministry of Health.
Ability to fluently speak and read any of the local languages: Luganda, Runyakole-Rukiga, Runyoro, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Alur, Acholi and Pokot.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum qualifications and experience
Must possess a bachelor’s degree or diploma, from any recognized higher institution of learning.
Applicants should have demonstrated experience working with HMIS tools including but not limited to the HTS, ART, TB, MCH/EID, Lab activity(log), Viral load registers as well as HMIS 105, 106a reports.
Worked in at least one research health study/project involving data abstraction as a research assistant within the past 3 years.
Possession of a Certificate in Good Clinical Practice or/and Human Subjects Protection is an added advantage.
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team
Willingness to work in fast -paced and occasionally demanding environment
Ability to fluently speak any of the local languages in the regions/districts specified above.
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their application and updated curriculum vitae (CV) to the links below stating two referees and their contacts not later than 18th October 2023, 5.00 pm. Applications should be addressed to: The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health.
Quantitative research Assistant Application link: https://forms.gle/9t6ogvC62JYEA5Hg6
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing for any position is highly prohibited.
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