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Job Summary

Job Title:
Research Assistant
Employer:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Monday, 12 May 2025

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Research Assistant jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Research Assistant jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Deadline: 

12 May 2025

About the Organisation

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.

Job Title

Research Assistant jobs at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Job Description

Job Title:  Research Assistant (Fresher Data Collection Jobs)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Technical Advisor

The Research Assistants will support the dentistry antimicrobial stewardship research activities. This position involves supporting administrative roles, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possesses strong research skills, and should have some experience in implementing antimicrobial resistance and stewardship projects with skills in improving AMS practices related to antimicrobial use in dental care.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Delivery of project activities including Data Collection and Management:

  • Collect, organize, and maintain research data in compliance with ethical standards.

  • Participate in scheduled protocol updates.

  • Carry out ethnographic observations, conduct semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions for work package 1 alongside the PIs.

  • Conduct evaluation of project intervention for work package 2 working along side the Project investigators (PIs)

  • Design, organise and hold co-development of behaviour change workshops for Work package 2.

  • Conduct evaluation of the project intervention for Work Package 3.


Administrative support:

  • Support all administrative requirements for project implementation while ensuring that all IDI values are maintained.

  • Coordinate with dental professionals, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders involved in the project for smooth project implementation.

  • Participate in the project weekly meetings to discuss progress and next steps.

  • Develop and maintain schedules for health facility data collection activities with the responsible stakeholders at the selected sites for the study

  • Ensure monthly and weekly reports are completed and submitted accordingly.


Data Analysis:

  • Transcribe the data collected

  • Support thematic analysis of the collected data working along with the PIs

  • Prepare reports to summarize findings.

  • Support in the quantitative analysis process during the evaluation of the project intervention in Work package 3.


Documentation and Dissemination:

  • Participate in writing abstracts, and research findings for publication and presentation in conferences.

  • Contribute to the organisation of the research dissemination workshops.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Diploma in Nursing/dentistry/Clinical medicine


Person Specification

  • The Ideal candidate should hold a Diploma in Nursing/Dentistry/Clinical Medicine.

  • A degree is an added advantage.

  • Must have at least one year of relevant experience.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at the APPLY Button below.


Deadline: 12th May 2025

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