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Job Title:
Research Assistant
Employer:
Makerere University Hospital
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 24 May 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
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.
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Full-time
Deadline:
24 May 2024
Research Assistant job at Makerere University Hospital
Makerere University Hospital
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The Research Assistant will be supervised by the Site Manager and Data Manager. He/she will collect and process research data and conduct abstraction of patient-level data from records based in health facilities as appropriate to the study, using an electronic data collection tool in accordance with specified protocol and procedures.
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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Participate in protocol / SOPs or any other study trainings
Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants
Actively participate in training on study-specifics and ethical procedures
Manage study participant schedules including reminding them of their appointments
Guide and prepare study participants for required study procedures and tests and answer questions about the study processes
Ensure that all study participants are treated fairly and equally throughout the study
Acting as liaison between the research team and study participants during the study
Work closely with healthcare workers at the study site to ensure that project objectives are achieved in time
Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and data tools are complete and accurate
Identify patient registers that are appropriate sources of data.
Ensure that data collected are accurate, complete, properly handled and uploaded in accordance with study SOPs and confidentiality stipulations
Perform any other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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A minimum of a diploma in any health-related field from a recognized institution.
Candidates with strong experience in collecting health research data and management of health records.
Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects protection Research.
Prior experience in research methods and data management
Basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft word processing software, spreadsheets
Good interpersonal and data collection skills.
Ability to evaluate, verify, and edit research data, with maximum attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team (good team player)
Excellent communication skills
Able to work long hours
Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
Ability to speak Luganda is a must.
All applications must be submitted to the email: itechprojectug@gmail.com
Additional Information
1. The subject line of your email should be: “Application- (indicate the position) – iTECH Project”
2. Submit your application (1-page cover letter, 3 pages resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents) as ONE PDF
3. PDF’s exceeding 5MBs will be considered ineligible.
4. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
5. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
6. Please apply for one position.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
