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

JOB DETAILS:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Gates and Melinda foundation seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of Epidemiology and surveillance officer to conduct IDRC SMC and CPES study. The successful candidate will be based in Nakapiripirit district.

Duties and Responsibilities
• The incumbent will support the clinic staff in screening, enrollment, and follow-up of study participants
• Provide leadership for the Study and maintain communication and links with the investigators.
• Manage and oversee field-based study staff.
• Participate in sensitization activities for the IDRC SMC and CPES study.
• Oversee the management and implementation of the IDRC SMC and CPES study activities in collaboration with investigators.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of relevant regulatory documents in collaboration with the regulatory team.
• Participate in the preparation and distribution of study reports, in collaboration with the data management team and investigators.
• Perform any other duty assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas
• Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled, and followed up;
• Good knowledge of GCP with valid certificates
• Accurate and timely entry, tracking, and recording of information on all source documents;
• Accurate and timely resolution of data queries;
• Building a Cohesive Study team;

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Degree in Public health, Nursing, or any other health-related field from a recognized Institution.
• At least 4 years work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills
• Integrity and ability to develop a productive working relationship with District Health Teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment
• Willingness to live and work upcountry in Uganda
• Knowledge of the local language is a must

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor 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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