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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Screen and evaluate participants for inclusion/exclusion criteria according to the study protocol
Diagnose, treat, and monitor participants’ clinical conditions throughout the study
Explain study procedures, risks, and benefits to participants and support the consent process
Ensure all clinical procedures, interventions, and assessments comply with the study protocol
Identify, manage, and report adverse events (AEs/SAEs) promptly to the PI and regulatory authorities
Record clinical findings, laboratory results, and treatment details accurately in source documents and case report forms (CRFs)
Responsible for recruitment of patients, their assessment and management during follow up, responsible for patient care and wellbeing;
Implement and oversee quality assurance measures for clinical procedures and data accuracy
Supervise day-to-day clinic operations, including staff coordination, patient flow, and resource utilization
Ensuring proper daily laboratory operations including specimens correctly labelled, 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;
Supervising Study staff including Nurses, Laboratory Technicians and Home Visitors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

DIPLOMA : Clinical Medicine and Community Health – Mandatory
Certifications:
Diploma Certificate/Transcript – Mandatory
Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) – Mandatory
Annual Practicing License – Mandatory
Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates – Mandatory
Skill & Experience:
Good team work and communication skills Competence in clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures, patient management, and protocol-driven interventions Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail. Proficiency in the local language(s) spoken in the study area is required – Mandatory
Languages:
N/A

How to Apply:

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

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Deadline: 20th April 2026

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Level of Education: associate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience

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