Duty Station
Southwestern Uganda
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.
Deadline
1/24/2025
