3 Fresher Clinical Officer Non-profit Job Opportunities – Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

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Job Title:  Clinical Officer (3 Fresher Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.

 

Job Summary:  The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of CLINICAL OFFICERS to conduct the IDRC SMC and CPES study. The successful candidate will be based in Nakapiripirit district.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for recruitment of patients, their assessment and management during follow-up
  • Responsible for patient care and wellbeing;
  • Recording results of all clinical evaluations and keeping a record of all relevant activities in the study clinic.
  • Review data collection forms for accuracy and completion;
  • Make/provide all required reports and ensure regular communication with the Principal Investigator
  • Management of the daily operation of the study clinic, ensuring it opens Mon-Sun 8am-5 p.m. including weekend coverage.
  • Ensuring proper daily laboratory operations including specimens correctly labeled, sent for processing, follow up on laboratory results and transfer to study forms;
  • Ensure all patients are followed up till discharge from the study and any patient who misses a clinic visit is followed up at home;
  • Ensure the study is conducted in accordance with GCP and GCLP.
  • Supervising Study staff including Clinicians, Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, and Home Visitors

 

Key Result Areas

  • Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled, and followed up;
  • Proper identification and reporting of adverse events;
  • Appropriate patient management;
  • Accurate and timely entry, tracking, and recording of information on all source documents;
  • Accurate and timely entry of all data and resolution of data queries;
  • Adequate coverage of the study clinic;
  • Building a Cohesive Study team;





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health from a recognized University
  • Good knowledge of GCP with valid certificates
  • At least two years of work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity
  • Willingness to live and work upcountry in Uganda
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills
  • Integrity and ability to develop a good working relationship with patients.
  • Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment
  • Knowledge of the local languages spoken in the indicated location is a must

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Additional Important Comments:

  • Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
  • Applications cannot be amended following submission
  • Only shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted Further.

 

Deadline: Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 5:00 pm

 

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