Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Survey Clinicians Jobs in Uganda
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Survey Clinicians Jobs in Uganda
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates to fill SURVEY CLINICIAN positions for a new project called UnMASC.
This is a field-based position and project activities will take place in the following districts: Jinja, Busia, Mayuge, Arua, Koboko, Gulu, Kwania, Kyegegwa and Moyo.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct community sensitization.
Sensitize heads of households about the UnMasc study including the household survey and the clinical survey of children.
Seek consent for participationin the cross–‐sectional community household and clinical surveys.
Administer the household survey questionnaire to heads of household with the research
assistant.
Map households using hand held GPS device.
Screen and enroll household children into the clinical survey.
Perform clinical examinations and laboratory evaluations on study participants in the clinical survey
Appropriately manage and refer ill participants during the clinical surveys.
Ensure accurate labelling, packaging and timely transport of all laboratory specimens
from the field.
Ensure accurate and proper completion of all study logs, questionnaires and case record forms.
Assist with organization and filing of study forms and generation of reports in
collaboration with the study coordinators and data management team.
Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings as appropriate.
Take part in regular team meetings.
Key Result Areas
Household clinical survey procedures conducted appropriately.
Clinical examinations and laboratory evaluations
of study participants
Appropriate management and referral of ill participants.
Laboratory specimens accurately labeled, packaged and transported from the field in a timely manner
Community sensitization.
Required qualifications and other desirables for the job:
A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and community health
At least -‐3 years progressive work experience in a clinical/research setting
Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
Good knowledge of GCP and HSP with valid certificates
Willingness to live and work up country in Uganda
Willing to work extra hours and travel long distances in rural settings.
Previous experience in any community surveys will be an added advantage
Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
Ability to speak at least one language commonly used in Eastern, Western, West Nile and Northern Uganda
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration Survey Clinicians Jobs in Uganda
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