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Position Title
- Clinical Officer.
- Field Worker / Mobiliser
Organisation: MRC/UVRI
Uganda research Unit on AIDS, Job Type: a full-time
job for
Location: Kyamulibwa field station Kalungu District with
possible visits to Entebbe station
Contract Duration:
9 months, with possibility of renewal subject to performance and availability
of funding.
Salary: attractive Start date: As
soon as possible
Clinical Officer.
Reports : to the
Project leader (GPC)
Job purpose:
The successful candidate will conduct Verbal Autopsy
interviews in Kyamulibwa (and possibly Entebbe) field sites using electronic
data capture systems. S(he) may be asked to conduct other interviews using
paper questionnaires, and to work as a clinician on other MRC studies in
Kyamulibwa or Entebbe.
This position reports to the Project leader (GPC) and will
be based in Kyamulibwa field station Kalungu District with possible visits to Entebbe
station
The post holder will be responsible for accomplishing the
following:
• Responsible for daily coordination of field activities
including daily assignment of roles to staff and measuring outputs.
• Conduct verbal autopsies
• Ensure proper data collection by checking for completeness
and consistency.
• Provide regular progress reports of field activities and
suggest strategies for improvement.
• In liaison with field workers, sensitise communities on
study activities and study outcomes.
• Provide clinical support to the field clinic nurses in
medical management of patients in the GPC clinic
• Contribute to study designs and publications.
Qualifications and
Experience:
a) Essential:
• Diploma in clinical medicine (clinical officer), health
sciences or related field.
• 4 years’ experience in: health field interviewing using
electronic data capture or paper questionnaire.
• One year’s experience in clinical work or nursing care.
• The person must be compassionate especially for recent bereavement.
• Knowledge of local language (Luganda).
• Computer literate in MS Office packages.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with Class A riding permit.
• GCP certification
and counselling training
Terms and conditions:
This is a full-time job for 9 months, with possibility of
renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.
Salary and
Allowances:
An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be paid as per MRC/UVRI salary structure.
Field Worker /
Mobiliser
Overall job purpose:
The successful candidate will scheduleVerbal Autopsy
interviews in Kyamulibwa (and possibly Entebbe) field site. S(he) may be asked
to conduct interviews using paper
questionnaires or electronic data capture in Kyamulibwa or Entebbe.
This position reports to the Clinical officer and will be
based in Kyamulibwa Field station – Kalungu District, with possible travel to
Entebbe.
The post holder will be responsible for accomplishing the
following:
• Ensure full understanding of objectives, procedures, risks
and benefits of participation by volunteers
• Contribute to effective mobilization of the study
population and provide feedback to communities on study results.
• Give study information and confirm consent is obtained for
the study
• Obtain informed consent, if not already obtained
• Facilitate group education sessions about study
requirements
• Administer study questionnaire/other study tools (as may
be required) to the study participants
• Resolve queries whenever there is need to do so
Transcribe and translate data from the study, as may be
required by the Project Leader.
Qualifications and
Experience:
a) Essential:
• UCE certificate with credits in English and Maths.
• One year’s experience in: health field interviewing using
electronic data capture or paper questionnaire.
• Good community mobilisation and communication skills.
• The person must be compassionate especially for recent bereavement.
• Good knowledge of the GPC study area including Kyamulibwa sub-county.
• Able to ride a motor-bike with a valid class A rider’s
permit.
b) Desirable:
• Being a resident in Kyamulibwa sub-county.
• Knowledge of MS Office packages especially MS Access.
• Certificate in health education/health promotion.
• GCP certification and counselling training.
Terms and conditions:
This is a full-time job for 9 months, with possibility of
renewal subject to performance and availability of funding.
Salary and
Allowances:
An attractive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience will be paid as per MRC/UVRI salary structure.
Start date: As
soon as possible
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should apply with CV including
telephone contact numbers, names of 3 referees and copies of certificates to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P. O. Box 49 Entebbe
Email: mrc@mrcuganda.org [Attention: ALPHA Network
Coordinator]
Closing date for receipt of Applications will be 05:00pm 21st
June 2013
We appreciate your interest to work for MRC/UVRI however
only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.
