Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of CLINICAL OFFICERS to conduct the IDRC SMC and CPES study. The successful candidate will be based in Nakapiripirit district.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for recruitment of patients, their assessment and management during follow up, Responsible for patient care and wellbeing;
• Recording results of all clinical evaluations and keeping a record of all relevant activities in the study clinic.
• Review data collection forms for accuracy and completion;
• Make/provide all required reports and ensure regular communication with the Principal Investigator
• Management of the daily operation of the study clinic, ensuring it opens Mon-Sun 8 a.m-5 p.m. including weekend coverage.
• Ensuring proper daily laboratory operations including specimens correctly labeled, sent for processing, follow up on laboratory results and transfer to study forms;
• Ensure all patients are followed up till discharge from the study and any patient who misses a clinic visit is followed up at home;
• Ensure the study is conducted in accordance with GCP and GCLP.
• Supervising Study staff including Clinicians, Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, and Home Visitors

Key Result Areas
• Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled, and followed up;
• Proper identification and reporting of adverse events;
• Appropriate patient management;
• Accurate and timely entry, tracking, and recording of information on all source documents;
• Accurate and timely entry of all data and resolution of data queries;
• Adequate coverage of the study clinic;
• Building a Cohesive Study team;

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized University
• Good knowledge of GCP with valid certificates
• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity
• Willingness to live and work upcountry in Uganda
• Good computer skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Integrity and ability to develop a good working relationship with patients.
• Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment
• Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the indicated location is a must

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, 25th May 2022 at 5:00 pm.
• Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
• Applications cannot be amended following submission.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER.

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