6 Survey Clinicians Job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates to fill SURVEY CLINICIAN positions for a new project called UnMASC. This is a field-based position and project activities will take place in the following districts: Jinja, Busia, Mayuge, Arua, Koboko, Gulu, Kwania, Kyegegwa and Moyo. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct community sensitization.
• Sensitize heads of households about the UnMasc study including the household survey and the clinical survey of children.
• Seek consent for participation in the cross-‐sectional community household and clinical surveys.
• Administer the household survey questionnaire to heads of household with the research assistant.
• Map households using hand held GPS device.
• Screen and enroll household children into the clinical survey.
• Perform clinical examinations and laboratory evaluations on study participants in the clinical survey
• Appropriately manage and refer ill participants during the clinical surveys.
• Ensure accurate labelling, packaging and timely transport of all laboratory specimens from the field.
• Ensure accurate and proper completion of all study logs, questionnaires and case record forms.
• Assist with organization and filing of study forms and generation of reports in collaboration with the study coordinators and data management team.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings as appropriate.
• Take part in regular team meetings.

Required qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and community health
• At least ‐3 years progressive work experience in a clinical/research setting
• Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
• Good knowledge of GCP and HSP with valid certificates
• Willingness to live and work up country in Uganda
• Willing to work extra hours and travel long distances in rural settings.
• Previous experience in any community surveys will be an added advantage
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
• Ability to speak at least one language commonly used in Eastern, Western, West Nile and Northern Uganda

Job Education Requirements: Diploma

Job Experience Requirements: 3 years

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website:
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be delivered on or before 5:00pm, Thursday 17th December 2020
2. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
3. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
4. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.
5. This advert is only open to current and former IDRC staff with good performance and behavioral track records.