Field Worker / Community Mobilizer job at MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Background information about the job or company

The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position: Field Worker / Community Mobilizer (01 Position) Position Code: FWCM -726 Reports to: Community Liaison Officer Station: Masaka Job Purpose: To support community engagement, participant recruitment, retention and follow-up activities for the ChAdOx1 Ebola BDBV (Recombinant) Vaccine Trial, ensuring effective communication with study participants and successful implementation of community-based research activities.

Responsibilities or duties

• To Identify, mobilize and support recruitment of potential participants into the study;
• Maintain accurate participant records and up-to-date contact information to facilitate effective follow-up;
• Trace and follow up participants who miss scheduled study appointments and support participant retention activities;
• Provide study information to participants, address their concerns and support the informed consent process;
• Maintain study registers and assist with filing and management of participant records;
• Support participant referrals and transportation arrangements where required;
• Participate in study meetings, scientific seminars and other project-related activities; and,
• Undertake other project responsibilities assigned by management to support study implementation.

Financial Accountability

Ensure proper utilization and accountability of project resources in line with Unit policies and procedure.

Qualifications or requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies or a related field.;
• Valid motorcycle riding licence;
• GCP training and certificate in defensive riding are added advantages;
• Knowledge of GCP, research ethics and regulatory requirements is an added advantage;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and community engagement skills;
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and manage multiple responsibilities effectively;
• Experienced motorcycle rider with good organizational and record-keeping;

Experience needed

• Experience working with communities and community mobilization activities;
• Previous experience supporting clinical trials, research projects or community-based programmes is desirable;

Any other provided details

This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation and a certificate of good conduct before employment.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert.

Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.

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The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

• To Identify, mobilize and support recruitment of potential participants into the study;
• Maintain accurate participant records and up-to-date contact information to facilitate effective follow-up;
• Trace and follow up participants who miss scheduled study appointments and support participant retention activities;
• Provide study information to participants, address their concerns and support the informed consent process;
• Maintain study registers and assist with filing and management of participant records;
• Support participant referrals and transportation arrangements where required;
• Participate in study meetings, scientific seminars and other project-related activities; and,
• Undertake other project responsibilities assigned by management to support study implementation.

• Valid motorcycle riding licence;
• GCP training and certificate in defensive riding are added advantages;
• Knowledge of GCP, research ethics and regulatory requirements is an added advantage;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and community engagement skills;
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and manage multiple responsibilities effectively;
• Experienced motorcycle rider with good organizational and record-keeping;

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Human Resource Management, Development Studies or a related field.;
• Valid motorcycle riding licence;
• GCP training and certificate in defensive riding are added advantages;
• Experience working with communities and community mobilization activities;
• Previous experience supporting clinical trials, research projects or community-based programmes is desirable;
• Knowledge of GCP, research ethics and regulatory requirements is an added advantage;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and community engagement skills;
• Ability to work independently, solve problems and manage multiple responsibilities effectively;
• Experienced motorcycle rider with good organizational and record-keeping;