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Job Title:  Qualitative Research Assistant (5 Positions)

Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Study Coordinator

About Organisation:

MakSPH is conducting an evaluation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) toxicities and surveillance practices across several health facilities in Uganda. The project team is seeking qualified, responsible, and competent individuals to join the research team on short-term basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in data collection according to the study protocol.
• Answer respondent questions and ensure data quality through validation.
• Provide daily updates on fieldwork, including completed interviews.
• Participate in qualitative data collection (interviews, focus groups) and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator or data collection team leaders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Human Subject Protection is required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Prior experience in health data collection, including qualitative interviews.
• Experience interviewing healthcare workers or facility managers is an advantage.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

Applications and supporting documentation shall be submitted as one PDF file to recruitment@musph.ac.ug  (addressed to the Dean – School of Public Health) Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject head of your email and provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 18th December 2024 by 5:00pm

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