JOB DETAILS:
The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018.
The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Fieldworker – (02 Positions)
Position Code: FW-0324
Reports to: Social Science Research Assistant
Station: Entebbe
Section: Disability Research Group
Project: Missing Billion
Job Purpose:
The job holder will assist the Missing Billion study teams in data collection, transcription, and monitoring of study activities.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;
• Consenting study participants: Administer study information to participants and obtain informed consent;
• Administer survey questions using handheld devices;
• Conduct in-depth interviews;
• Transcribe and translate interview data;
• Code interview data using NVIVO;
• Follow up of research participants; and,
• Assist in organizing dissemination activities.
2. Service Delivery;
It is important that the administrative services are delivered with professionalism and integrity. This post-holder ensures the services under their control are delivered in a way that is:
• Responsive;
• Prompt communication;
• Pro-active in resolving issues; and,
• Upholding high standards of professionalism.
3. Financial Management;
The Financial management responsibilities of this post include:
• Paying participants time compensations for interviews and transport refund as per study protocol and account for these expenditures to the research assistant and unit administrative staff.
Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community-based rehabilitation, public health or any other relevant field;
• Training in Good Clinical Practice and or Human Subjects Protection;
• Keen interest in disability research
• Should possess experience in administering survey questionnaire and in-depth interview data collection with persons with disabilities;
• Experience in data transcription and translation;
• Experience in data coding in NVIVO is preferred;
• Experience in engaging/ working with persons with disabilities;
• Experience in health worker and DAC training;
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods;
• Disability inclusion;
• Should be fluent in written English and spoken English or Ugandan sign language;
• Fluent in Luganda and Lusoga is an added advantage;
• Have a disability as defined by the Uganda’s Disability Act;
• Hardworking and self-driven;
• Flexible;
• Able to work independently as well as a member of a team; and,
• Excellent typing skills.
Job application procedure
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Fieldworker_Disability_Research_Group
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 29th March 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation and a certificate of good conduct before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
