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Job Summary

Job Title:
Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project
Employer:
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Medical jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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About the Organisation

Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

​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.​

Are you looking for Medical jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Full Time

Deadline: 

30 Sept 2025

Job Title

Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Description

Job Title:   Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Summary: 

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in the CRITICal project, leading comprehensive Project activities

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Deadline: 30th September 2025

  • Sensitization of districts, schools, and local stakeholders

  • Oversee protocol implementation and ensure compliance with GCP and IRB guidelines

  • Facilitate schoolchildren recruitment and informed consent

  • Maintain trial documentation, including CRFs, consent forms, and regulatory binders

  • Liaise with investigators, data managers, and ethics committees

  • Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of school Projects and school surveys

  • Planning and budgeting for field activities

  • Participation in the development of protocols, SOPs, and data collection tools

  • Conducting data quality assessments, mentorship, and CMEs at schools and for the study team

  • Presentation of updates and reports to the MoH technical working groups

  • Ensuring proper administration of informed consent, and proper collection and management of data and samples from study sites.

  • Prepare and distribute study updates and reports

  • Oversee study drug quantification, transportation, storage, and administration

  • Lead study team meetings

  • Participate in data analysis, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of study findings in collaboration with the data management team and the investigators.

Key Result Areas/Outputs

  • Leadership, supervision of staff, and team management

  • Implementation of study activities, including surveys, data quality assessments, mentorship, CMEs, and other fieldwork

  • Study drug management

  • Data and sample management, including collection and analysis

  • Report and manuscript writing

  • Storage and maintenance of study documents, including informed consent forms and other regulatory files.

Study Coordinator – CRITICal Project job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Medical graduate (MBChB/MD or related field) with a Master’s in Public Health /Epidemiology/Biostatistics or related field.

  • Registration with the UMDPC & valid Annual Practicing License

  • At least 2 years’ experience in clinical research

  • Excellent interpersonal skills/Experience working with and leading teams

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Must have good computer skills.

  • Strong skills in developing work plans, setting timelines, and tracking project progress

  • Exceptional organizational abilities to manage multiple projects and stakeholders efficiently

  • Proficiency in database management systems

  • Excellent communication skills for report writing, presentations, and engaging with partners, donors, and Ministry of Health officials

  • Must have valid GCP and HSP certificates


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