1. Conduct participant screening, enrolment, and study interviews.
2. Capture interview data using electronic data capture systems and ensure timely upload of study data
3. Collect, prepare, and appropriately handle study samples from participants
4. Maintain secure storage of study samples and informed consent documents, and coordinate the transfer of samples to Kampala
5. Support data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)
Qualifications:
DIPLOMA : Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent – Mandatory
CERTIFICATE : GCP/HSP certificate – Mandatory
Certifications:
N/A
Skill & Experience:
Good leadership skills with the ability to establish and manage a study clinic within a health facility or MRC – Mandatory
Competence in taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, completing clinical record forms, collecting laboratory samples (e.g., malaria blood smears), and conducting participant follow-up – Optional
Previous experience working in clinical research is an added advantage – Optional
Good computer skills, including the ability to capture data using smartphones or other electronic devices – Optional
High levels of integrity and the ability to establish positive working relationships with study participants – Optional
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment – Optional
Fluency in the predominant local language spoken within the assigned MRC catchment area (e.g., Lusoga, Lango, Acholi, Ngakarimojong, or Runyoro) – Optional
