IDRC Home visitor Jobs in Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Malaria Action Plan for Districts (MAPD) seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of HOME VISITOR to conduct antimalarial therapeutic efficacy studies.

The successful candidate will be based t any one of the following sites namely Arua, Busia and Kanungu district.

Duties and Responsibilities

Locate the study participants if they fail to come for scheduled appointments

Remind participants of their scheduled appointments

Verify the participant’s residence and report changes of residence and/ or guardianship status to senior study personnel

Read consent documents in local languages and interpreting for the consenting clinicians
and participants during the consent process if and when necessary

visit or are found to be ill or in need of medical attention

Working to ensure participant adherence of the study protocol procedures

May participate in counseling of participant and/ or family member

Maintain the motorbikes/ in good working condition and report any problems to the Study Coordinator

Key Result Areas

Participants attend all scheduled appointments

Participants adequately followed up

Participant adhere to the study protocol procedures

Accurate and timely entry,

tracking and recording of information on all source documents

Adequate coverage of the study clinic

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

A Bachelor's degree in Humanities.

At least 3 years work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity

Good communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills

Integrity and ability to develop a productive working relationship with Community members

Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment

Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid riding permit

Knowledge of local languages spoken in the study areas is a must (Arua, Busia, and Kanungu districts)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IDRC Home visitor Jobs in Uganda

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