Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of position:
The Research Assistant will administer the endpoint survey including Hypertension and HIV screening at household level and refer eligible participants to the public Health facilities.

Job description:
• Obtaining consent from heads of households and parents/guardians of children before any study procedures are conducted.
• Accurately administer electronic endpoint questionnaires to study participants ensuring that study data are collected and case report forms are filled as per protocol.
• Conduct HIV and Hypertension counselling and screening in a rural community setting.
• Obtain blood samples from study participants and prepare them for transportation.
• Referral of study participants to public health facilities for hypertension, and HIV prevention and treatment services.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor within your area of work.

Qualification Required
• A Diploma in Nursing or midwifery or clinical medicine from a recognized institution and licensed by the responsible authority.
• Should have good knowledge of research ethics and possess a certificate in Good Clinical Practice.
• Should be fluent in Runyankole/Rukiga and/or Luganda.
• Should possess excellent computer (Microsoft office) skills.
• Highly flexible and willing to work in multiple study communities in a rural setting.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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