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| School of Public Health, Makerere University |
03 Research assistants jobs
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 03
Deadline: 14 August 2023
Hiring Organization: School of Public Health, Makerere University
Job Details:
Overall Purpose of the job
• To ensure timely delivery of project objectives
• To fulfil the aims of the research work stream
• To contribute to project reporting, dissemination and publications
Key roles and responsibilities Research
• To support the development of research protocols
• To secure local ethical and international ethical approvals
• To carry out recruitment of participants
• To collect and manage data
• Contribute to analysis of data
• To liaise with key stakeholders
• To meet regularly with CEI groups
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities
• To work within research governance, ethical and safeguarding principles
Planning and Team work
• To assist in the co-ordination of local meetings
• To attend and contribute to relevant meetings
• Contribute to activities outlined in the Communication Plan
• Coordinate and ensure the implementation of the project activities and according to the action plan
• Manage own research and administrative activities.
Communication
• Communicate research information, orally, in writing and electronically
• Report regularly to the Work Stream lead [and research coordinator] on project activities
• Provide regular written progress reports
• Disseminate research findings, locally, nationally and internationally, through oral presentations
• Contribute to research publications
• Build internal contacts and join external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration
Person Specifications
Essential attributes
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Midwifery
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives council
• Has a certificate of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Experience of recent working in maternity care
• Research experience in qualitative studies or clinical trials
• A master’s degree in a health-related field is an added advantage
Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to liaise and work professionally, collaborating effectively with local and international partners
• Experience in interactions with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate of meetings
Project skills
• Information technology literate including high proficiency in using MS Word and PowerPoint
• Attention to detail and highly developed organizational skills
• Able to manage own work on a day-to-day basis
• Able to prioritize workload and manage time
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent report writing skills
Other
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate to scientific, lay and stakeholder audiences
• Commitment, motivation and flexibility
• Knowledge of developments in policy and practice
• Willingness to perform a wide range of tasks as directed and as required
Desirable attributes
• Research experience in bereavement care or stillbirth related projects
• 1st or upper second-class honors degree in relevant subject
• Familiarity with data collection software, such as RedCap
• Experience of engagement with Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI) groups
• Experience in data management and analysis
• Familiar with regional approaches to healthcare
Application procedure
Interested persons should submit their signed application letter, academic documents and updated curriculum vitae stating at least two (Academic/Professional) referees as ONE PDF DOCUMENT and attach it to the link provided not later than 5:00PM on Monday 14th August, 2023. Please address the application to the Dean, School of Public Health, Makerere University. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Application link: https://bit.ly/43TVHdn
Date Posted: 2023-08-05
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