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Job Summary

Job Title:
Research Assistants
Employer:
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Monitoring and Evaluation
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 16 May 2025

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Research Assistants job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Are you looking for Monitoring and Evaluation jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Qualitative Research Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Deadline: 

16 May 2025

About the Organisation

​The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization based in Uganda, dedicated to conducting high-quality research on infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis, aiming to improve public health outcomes through collaboration and partnerships. Established in 2007, IDRC has earned recognition for its significant contributions to infectious disease research, leading to over 300 publications that have influenced disease management practices in Uganda.

The organization fosters a work culture anchored in its I-TRAIN core values—Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation—promoting a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and excellence. IDRC offers diverse job opportunities across research, administration, and field operations, with work arrangements designed to accommodate both field-based and office-based roles. Since its inception, IDRC has expanded its reach across Uganda, collaborating with various national and international partners to enhance research capacity and public health interventions.

Its innovative business model integrates research with practical health solutions, ensuring that findings translate into tangible health improvements. Guided by core values such as integrity, excellence, and accountability, IDRC also engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives focused on community health education and sustainable development. For more information, visit their website at www.idrc-uganda.org.​

Job Title

Qualitative Research Assistant job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Description

The Qualitative Research Assistants will be responsible for identifying and engaging study participants, conducting informed consent processes, and carrying out in-depth interviews with caregivers. They will transcribe and translate interviews as needed, write contact summaries, and actively participate in data synthesis and analysis. Daily debriefs and strict adherence to research ethics and confidentiality protocols are also required.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Identify and approach potential study participants in coordination with the study team

  • Conduct informed consent processes with participants

  • Perform in-depth interviews (IDIs) ensuring unbiased, accurate data collection

  • Write contact summaries capturing detailed participant stories

  • Transcribe interviews in English; translate from local languages where necessary

  • Participate in qualitative data analysis following fieldwork

  • Maintain ethical standards including confidentiality

  • Engage in daily debriefing meetings during data collection

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Psychology, Development Studies, or a related health field

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting qualitative interviews

  • Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certificate

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda and/or Runyakitara


Added Advantage:

  • Master’s degree in any of the listed fields

  • Fluency in Luganda

  • Experience in writing success stories or case studies

How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!

Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply please click the “Apply” button below.

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