Job Title: Study Coordinator – IDRC Uganda Jobs 2022
Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Tororo/Busia, Uganda
Reports to: Study Principal Investigator
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) Profile
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the FIND Ag-RDT Study and maintain communication and links with the investigators.
- Manage and oversee field-based study staff.
- Participate in hiring, training and line management of the field staff in collaboration with the investigators.
- Participate in sensitization activities for the FIND Ag-RDT study.
- Oversee the management and implementation of the FIND Ag-RDT study activities in collaboration with investigators.
- Oversee all field activities testing in schools and communities, transport of specimens, procurement and distribution of supplies, and storage of data and supplies.
- Support data collection and data entry, in collaboration with the data management team, investigators and other coordinators.
- Maintain data in a confidential manner as per established Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Ensure proper filing and storage of relevant regulatory documents in collaboration with the regulatory team.
- Participate in the preparation and distribution of study reports, in collaboration with the data management team and investigators.
- Participate in report writing, data analysis and manuscript preparation.
- Take part in regular team meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field
- Prior experience working as a Study Coordinator on trials and/or longitudinal studies is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Demonstrate experience with management of data especially with quantitative data management packages (e.g., STATA)
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
How To Apply for IDRC Uganda Jobs 2022
All candidates should send their applications using this link on the IDRC website.
Additional Important Comments:
- All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website
- Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
- Applications cannot be amended following submission.
- Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted Further
Deadline: Friday, 4th February 2022 at 5:00 pm
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