Job Title: Costing Research Assistant (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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 Research Assistant will support the health economics component of the IPTsc trial among school-aged children in Uganda. Under the supervision of the Health Economist, the Costing Research Assistant will be responsible for on-the-ground collection, cleaning, and synthesis of cost data, working closely with Study Coordinators, Data Managers, and community staff. They will also contribute to the development of data collection tools and assist in training other study staff on their use. This role provides an excellent learning opportunity for an early-career researcher interested in health economics and economic evaluation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and refinement of cost data collection tools under the guidance of the Health Economist.
- Assist in training study staff on the use of cost data collection tools.
- Collect cost data through record review, interviews with clinic and community staff, and completion of observation checklists.
- Process, clean, and synthesize cost data to prepare it for analysis.
- Assist in organizing, filing, and archiving study forms; support report generation in collaboration with study coordinators and the data management team.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings.
- Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and coordination.
- Support communication and coordination with field teams to ensure timely data collection and reporting.
Key Result Areas/Outputs
- Cost data collection tools piloted and in use.
- Field staff trained on the use of costing tools.
- Cleaned and well-organized cost datasets ready for analysis.
- Accurate documentation and filing of all costing tools.
- Timely field reports and updates on cost data collection progress.
- Contribution to interim and final costing reports for the trial.
- Active participation in team discussions to ensure quality and completeness of the economic evaluation component.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently to study sites.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with statistical/econometric software such as Stata or R.
- High levels of flexibility, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Prior experience with costing, health economics, or health systems research is an added advantage.
- Must have valid GCP and HSP certificates
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th September 2025
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required