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Job Summary

Job Title:
Research Assistants (120 Positions)
Employer:
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Location:
Regions of Kayunga, Iganga, Mayuge and Jinja
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Healthcare Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 10 February 2026

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Makerere University College of Health Sciences School of Medicine in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine received funding from US National Institution of Health – Fogarty International Center to carry out a study on Development and evaluation of an information management and communication system for population-wide point-of-care infant sickle cell disease screening (SIMCS-Trial).

Full-time

Deadline: 

10 Feb 2026

Research Assistants (120 Positions) Job at Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Job Description

The program socks to recruit 120 research assistants at target study sites in the respective regions of Kayunga, Iganga, Mayuge and Jinja. The study invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following contract positions.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Identify and screen participants for possible enrolment into the study according to the Study Protocol.
  • Obtain informed consent from caregivers of eligible participants as per protocol accordance with GCP and HSP principles.
  • Counsel and explain study procedures to the caregivers of study participants using the mobile app.
  • Enrol eligible participants into the study to meet the study accrual targets.
  • Complete study CRFs, correctly and accurately in compliance with trial procedures/ SOPs and GCP standards.
  • Ensure study participants safety and privacy, data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Participate in collection of appropriate study samples/specimens from the participants as per protocol and SOPs as well as performing the test.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by superiors in line with your work.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Expected start date: Feb 2026

Please submit cover letters of application together with current CV, reference letters from two past employers and copies of academic certificates to the following e-mail as one pdf document to simcs.study@gmail.com

Deadline for receiving applications: Monday 10th Feb 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview.

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