120 Data Collection Jobs – Research Assistants – Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Job Title: Research Assistants – 120 Positions

Organisation: Makerere University College of Health Sciences

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Makerere University College of Health Sciences School of Medicine in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine received funding from US National Institution of Health – Fogarty International Center to carry out a study on Development and evaluation of an information management and communication system for population-wide point-of-care infant sickle cell disease screening (SIMCS-Trial).

Job Summary: The program socks to recruit 120 research assistants at target study sites in the respective regions of Kayunga, Iganga, Mayuge and Jinja. The study invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following contract positions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and screen participants for possible enrolment into the study according to the Study Protocol.
• Obtain informed consent from caregivers of eligible participants as per protocol accordance with GCP and HSP principles.
• Counsel and explain study procedures to the caregivers of study participants using the mobile app.
• Enrol eligible participants into the study to meet the study accrual targets.
• Complete study CRFs, correctly and accurately in compliance with trial procedures/ SOPs and GCP standards.
• Ensure study participants safety and privacy, data integrity and confidentiality.
• Participate in collection of appropriate study samples/specimens from the participants as per protocol and SOPs as well as performing the test.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by superiors in line with your work.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A degree/diploma/certificate in any health-related discipline, and registered with the relevant national bodies,
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access as well as basic internet applications
• Skills in using common relevant computer packages and mobile technology for data collection
• Previous work in a research environment is added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of clinical research regulatory procedures.
• Good Clinical Practice (GP) training and Research Ethics training skills and knowledge
• Excellent command of English (written and oral) as well as the local languages (Luganda or Lusoga)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with participants.
• Experience of living and or working both in urban and rural environment.
• Team-working skills to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated/driven.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.

Reporting relations: The research assistants will report to the SIMS Co-Investigator/Field Coordinator.

Expected start date: Feb 2026

How to Apply:

Please submit cover letters of application together with current CV, reference letters from two past employers and copies of academic certificates to the following e-mail as one pdf document to Apply by Email

Deadline: 10th February 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview.

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Level of Education: high school

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience required