MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Social Science Research Assistant Jobs

MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Social Science Research Assistant Jobs


Job Purpose

  • This position is for contributing to the social science team under the supervision of the designated Project team leader and/or project leader.

    Roles & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to study design and implementation. This includes taking an active part in testing, piloting and undertaking design of research tools and associated activities;

  • Undertake mobilization for studies;

  • Undertake data collection in consultation with the Project team leader and Project leader, as appropriate;

  • Contribute to management of data, including the checking of data, logging and data entry
    and archiving of scripts (where appropriate);

  • Undertake data analysis in consultation with the Project team leader and Project leader;

  • Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication and presentations of study data for conferences and workshops. This includes actively participating in the writing of manuscripts/presentations;

  • Participate in the dissemination of results at the local and national level, including to study participants; and,

  • Work in close collaboration with external researchers/staff from other programmes, as
    may be appropriate.

    Person Specification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences or related;

  • Certificate in health education/health promotion, GCP, counselling, research methods are an added advantage;

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a clinical research setting, preferably including experience in social and behavioural science research and participants;

  • Prior interviewing and facilitation experience;

  • Good verbal and written communication skills;

  • Good command of both English and Luganda; and,

  • Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, Nvivo).

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Social Science Research Assistant Jobs

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