Job Title:Â Â Home Visitor (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation:Â Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station:Â Tororo, Uganda
About the Company:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in community mobilization in preparation for screening and enrolment
- Participate in the recruitment phase of the study by ensuring enrolled participants are given transport refund.
- Verify the participant’s residence and report changes of residence and/ or guardianship status to senior study personnel.
- Read consent documents in local languages and interpreting for the consenting physician and participants during the consent process if and when necessary
- Small errands requiring vehicle or motor cycle transportation as requested by study team.
- Collect participants and bring them to the clinic when they have missed a routine visit or are found to be ill or in need of medical attention.
- Working with study team to ensure participant adherence of the protocol procedures.
- May require some counselling of participant and/ or family member.
- Maintain the motorbikes/ vehicle in good working condition and report any problems to the Study Coordinator/Administrative Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A diploma in humanities or related from a recognized institution, a bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage
- Must have a valid riding license with at least two years of experience in riding
- Three years progressive experience working as a home visitor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to speak Japadhola, Ateso, Samia, Kiswahili, or Luganda
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: 20th March 2025
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