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Job Title:  Field Worker Census Taker (Data Collection Jobs)

Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Duty Station: Kyamulibwa, Kalungu, Uganda

Position Code: PM-623

Reports to: Head of the Research Support Office

About US:

The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.

Job Summary:  The Field Worker Census Taker will assist the implementation of GPC field activities within the 25 villages of the GPC, do the mapping and carry out the census in all 25 villages of the GPC and the pilot village.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that GPC participants are mobilized and enrolled in the GPC Census and Survey;
• Conduct Village mapping on an annual basis in the 25 GPC study villages and pilot village;
• Provide information and obtain informed consent from all participants of the GPC before conducting the Census;
• Administer individual and household census questionnaires;
• Work with the GPC study coordinator to plan and attend all mobilization meetings within the GPC study villages and the pilot village; and,
• Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the line manager.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Social sciences or related;
• Short courses on research methods, GCP training counselling;
• At least three years of experience in data collection and data entry;
• Experience with use of GPS and drawing maps; Arch GIS;
• Experience in mobilisation and community engagement for research;
• Experience working in clinical and research setting;
• Should possess computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint;
• Good communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and,
• Knowledge of the local language of study area (Luganda).

How to Apply

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

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Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources,

MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,

P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe,

Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

Deadline: 11^th August 2023

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