10 Qualitative Research Assistants – Makerere University

Job Title: 10 Qualitative Research Assistants

Organization: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Location: Kampala

Roles and responsibilities:

•  Participate in orientation trainings for research assistants
• Pretest data collection tools in selected facilities
• Select participants for key informant interviews and focus group discussions in accordance to the eligibility criteria stipulated in the protocol
• Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions in selected facilities
• Transcribe the interview recordings into verbatim transcripts
• Ensure compliance to all ethical considerations in accordance to the study protocol
• Update the study team on the progress of qualitative data collection during debriefing meetings
• Perform any other duties assigned by the field supervisor

Minimum qualifications:

• Ability to fluently speak and read any local languages: Luganda, Runyakole-Rukiga, Runyoro, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Alur, Acholi, and Pokot.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from any recognized higher institution of learning
• Possession of a Master’s degree and experience in qualitative data analysis is an added advantage
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice or/and Human Subjects Protection
• Ability to fluently speak any local language in the regions/districts specified above.

How to apply:

Interested persons should send their application and updated curriculum vitae (CV) to the links below stating two referees and their contacts.

Applications should be addressed to: The Dean, of Makerere University School of Public Health.

Qualitative Research Assistant Application link: https://forms.gle/99cmxyFwx1aQ7N2R8

Deadline:18th October 2023, 5.00 pm