Research Assistants (16 Positions)
Full Time
2 weeks ago
Employment Information
Organization: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)
Project: Africa’s First Referral Hospitals: Innovation and Care (AFRHiCARE)
Funding: Wellcome Trust, in partnership with University of Oxford, University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), and KEMRI-Wellcome Programme (Kenya)
Locations: Adjumani, Buikwe, Kiryandongo, Luweero, and Masindi Districts, Uganda
Background
The AFRHiCARE project, led by Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), is a baseline study conducted across five districts in Uganda. Under the guidance of the principal investigator,
Role: Research Assistant
Primary Function: Collect data for the AFRHiCARE baseline study through in-person interviews and observation checklists, ensuring the effective execution of the study.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Participate in training for Research Assistants.
- Engage in pre-testing of study tools.
- Support the planning of data collection activities.
- Visit field sites to collect and record data.
- Identify and recruit research participants.
- Obtain informed consent and screen participants for eligibility.
- Collect data in accordance with ethical standards.
- Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Submit collected data promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Securely store project equipment.
- Provide regular updates to supervisors.
- Monitor survey completion and ensure respondent payments.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Background | Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science or Health-related field from an accredited university. |
| Experience | At least 1 year of experience in data collection within a hospital setting. |
| Technical Skills |
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| Language Proficiency | Fluency in at least one of the following survey languages (specify in application): Luganda, Runyoro, Swahili, Lugbara, or Luo. |
| Additional Skills |
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Conditions of Service
- Appointment for up to 3 months (duration of data collection), renewable based on project needs.
- Mandatory attendance at the Research Assistant training course.
- Workstations: Adjumani, Buikwe, Kiryandongo, Luweero, and Masindi districts, Uganda.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the Dean of Makerere University School of Public Health. Applications must include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Relevant Credentials
All materials must be combined into a single PDF and sent to: recruitment@musph.ac.ug
Subject Line: APPLICATION FOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Makerere University School of Public Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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