Job Details:
Vacancy Title: Enumerators for FACT-HIV Study
Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education and Training
Category: Media, Communications & Writing
Jobs at: Makerere University
Deadline: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Duty Station: Omoro, Uganda
Summary:
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
About the Job:
Makerere University, supported by the Gilead Public Health Research Scholars Program, is implementing a community-led HIV self-testing program for adolescent girls and young women in Northern Uganda. The FACT-HIV Study aims to evaluate the feasibility of a peer-led HIV self-testing model facilitated by community health workers in Omoro district. The university seeks dedicated Research Assistants to collect data for the study in five selected sub-counties in Omoro district.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain written informed consent from diverse participants, including youth and community leaders.
- Conduct comprehensive quantitative interviews following the study protocol for data consistency and reliability.
- Coordinate and manage study-related activities across various sites.
- Maintain professional interactions with community leaders, healthcare workers, and community members.
- Conduct qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.
- Accurately transcribe interview recordings.
- Address participants’ questions during data collection.
- Participate in data management processes to ensure data accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators.
Required Qualifications:
- Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Nursing, Midwifery, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, or Medicine) with a valid practicing license.
- Proficiency in English and local languages (Acholi or Lango).
- Prior experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, particularly in research projects conducted by tertiary institutions in Uganda.
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Protection, or equivalent ethics training.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Competencies and Skills:
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in research or engagement with persons living with HIV/AIDS.
- Ability to use virtual platforms like phones, Zoom, and similar technologies.
- Experience with Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) tools.
- Good report writing skills.
Period of Contract:
- Up to six months (renewable).
Job Application Procedure:
To apply, please send the following documents:
- Application letter (addressed to the PI, FACT-HIV Study, with a copy to the Dean, MakSPH).
- Current curriculum vitae (maximum two pages highlighting qualifications, relevant work experience, contact information, and two referees).
- Academic documents.
- Supporting documents, including certificates of GCP, Human research participant protection, and a valid health profession practicing license.
Ensure that all documents are clear and readable, as unclear documents will not be considered.
Notes:
- The deadline for receipt of applications is June 15, 2024, 23:59 hours, Ugandan Time.
- Only applications submitted online before the deadline will be considered.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application Link:
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