Research Assistants – Makerere University College of Health Sciences School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Job Title: Research Assistants
Organization: Makerere University College of Health Sciences School of Public Health (MakSPH)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Adjumani District, Uganda
Application Deadline: 2nd October 2024

Job Overview:
MakSPH is recruiting qualified Research Assistants for the CORD Project in Adjumani district. The assistants will conduct data collection through quantitative and qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and other research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain informed consent from study participants, ensuring they understand the study’s objectives and procedures.
• Conduct quantitative interviews in strict adherence to the study protocol.
• Coordinate study activities across multiple sites, ensuring timely execution and project success.
• Maintain professional interactions with community leaders, healthcare workers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct qualitative interviews and facilitate focus group discussions with diverse participants.
• Transcribe interview and focus group discussion recordings with precision and accuracy.
• Address participant questions and ensure transparency throughout the data collection process.
• Participate in data management activities, including data validation for accuracy.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Principal Investigators (PI) to support the study’s success.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (e.g., Environmental Health, Social Sciences).
• Proficiency in English and local languages (Arabic or Madi).
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection for research projects.
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection, or equivalent ethical training.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with refugee populations or in refugee settings.
• Ability to conduct research via virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, phone).
• Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) tools.
• Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail.

Contract Period: 1 month (renewable)

How to Apply:
Submit the following documents:

• Application letter (addressed to the PI, CORD Project, and copied to the Dean, MakSPH)
• Current CV (maximum two pages, including qualifications, experience, and referees)
• Academic documents and supporting certificates (including GCP and Human Research Protection certificates)

Important Notes:

• The application deadline is 2nd October 2024, 23:59 Ugandan Time.
• Only online applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

About MakSPH:
MakSPH is conducting a community-based evaluation in flood-affected refugee communities in West Nile, Uganda. The CORD Project aims to assess the health impacts of floods on host and refugee households in Adjumani district.

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