Rakai Health Sciences Program Infection Control & Prevention Officer Jobs in Uganda
Rakai Health Sciences Program Infection Control & Prevention Officer Jobs in Uganda
General Position SummaryThe officer shall participate in health education of study participants, data collection, documentation, informed consent process pre and post HIV test counseling and to ensure that high quality data produced in a timely manner.
Jobs Responsibilities
To track potential study participants for enrolment into the study
Completing household census forms and survey questionnaires and/or forms/GIS data in accordance with protocol and checking for validity/consistency of the information collected, as well as collecting and validating information (during survey) that was not readily available at the time of census for reasons such as absence of a household member.
Maintaining regular contact with the team leader and interviewers for purposes of continuous guidance to the team on matters pertaining to data quality.
Update coordination office, data, and quality control team(s) in a timely manner when there are challenges relating to ambiguity of forms, questions, and electronic data capture systems.
Collect, label, temporarily store biological specimens in the field; and transport /hand them over to the field laboratory contact person as soon as possible; and ensuring sterility of equipment used for specimen collection as well as ensuring proper bio-hazard disposal.
Perform pre & posttest counseling for community members.
Conduct health education and mobilization of participating communities.
Provide continuous training to field staff as a way of mentoring co-workers
Identify and document
errors and cause the interviewers/TL to correct the identified errors preferably the same day.
Taking and record vital measurements, and other relevant clinical examinations.
Knowledge and Experience
Academic qualifications
Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
Certificate in HIV / AIDS Counselling
Registration with Allied Health Professional Councils or with a relevant professional body.
Certificate in Human subject or GCP implementation or equivalent professional development trainings.
Working Experience
At least 2 years’ experience working in a research setting.
Registration with relevant body.
Computer training skills
Ability to interact productively and work in a team environment
Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of meeting deadlines.
Willingness to travel and provide care services at selected health facilities and outreaches.
Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.
Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid permit is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Rakai Health Sciences Program Infection Control & Prevention Officer Jobs in Uganda
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