Field Worker – Interviewer (2 Positions) – Medical Research Council

Job Title: Field Worker – Interviewer (2 Positions)
Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) / UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Kibuku, Tororo, Namutumba, Butaleja, Uganda
Reports to: Project Leader

About the Organization

The Medical Research Council (MRC UK), in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), is a leading research institution with a focus on HIV, emerging infections, vaccines, immunity, chronic diseases, and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit contributes valuable knowledge in epidemiological, social-behavioral, and intervention evaluation studies that influence health policy and practice in Africa and globally. Based at the UVRI Entebbe campus, the Unit operates established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso, and Kampala.

Job Summary

The Field Worker – Interviewer will play a vital role in identifying and recruiting study participants while managing the consent process and data collection for a malaria research study. This includes accurately collecting and securely handling study data to support research integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit eligible study participants at designated project sites.
• Administer the consent process to ensure participants are fully informed.
• Maintain availability and safekeeping of study questionnaires and consent forms.
• Securely store and transmit completed consent documents.
• Submit daily enrollment reports to the field coordinator.
• Extract and manage relevant malaria data from the health information system.
• Conduct data cleaning and enter data into the electronic system.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in malaria research or infectious diseases.
• Skills:
  • Familiarity with fieldwork, surveys, and the research participant consent process.
  • Strong analytical skills, team-oriented, and flexible with working hours.

Application Procedure

To apply, please complete the online application form (Click Here) and submit a single PDF document containing your cover letter, CV, and certified copies of academic documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Applying more than once will lead to disqualification. Ensure high integrity while filling out the form, as it will be considered during shortlisting.

Application Address: The Head of Human Resources
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda

Additional Information

• Deadline: 7th November 2024
• Diversity and Inclusion: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, and is an equal opportunity employer. No fees are required at any stage of recruitment.