Field Worker (2)

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Principal duties;

• Consenting study participants: Administer study information to participants and obtain
  informed consent;
• Administer survey questions using handheld devices;
• Conduct in-depth interviews;
• Transcribe and translate interview data;
• Code interview data using NVIVO;
• Follow up of research participants; and,
• Assist in organizing dissemination activities.

2. Service Delivery;
It is important that the administrative services are delivered with professionalism and
integrity. This post-holder ensures the services under their control are delivered in a way that
is:

• Responsive
• Prompt communication;
• Pro-active in resolving issues; and,
• Upholding high standards of professionalism.

3. Financial Management;
The Financial management responsibilities of this post include:

• Paying participants time compensations for interviews and transport refund as per study protocol and account for these expenditures to the research assistant and unit administrative staff.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community-based rehabilitation, public health or any other relevant field;
  • Training in Good Clinical Practice and or Human Subjects Protection;
  • Keen interest in disability research
  • Should possess experience in administering survey questionnaire and in-depth interview data collection with persons with disabilities;
  • Experience in data transcription and translation;
  • Experience in data coding in NVIVO is preferred;
  • Experience in engaging/ working with persons with disabilities;
  • Experience in health worker and DAC training;
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods;
  • Disability inclusion;
  • Should be fluent in written English and spoken English or Ugandan sign language;
  • Fluent in Luganda and Lusoga is an added advantage;
  • Have a disability as defined by the Uganda’s Disability Act;
  • Hardworking and self-driven;
  • Flexible;
  • Able to work independently as well as a member of a team; and,
  • Excellent typing skills.

How to Apply

APPLY HERE: https://ocdb-svr.mrcuganda.org:8443/redcap/surveys/?s=EWPE7NFEPD8WDW9W

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 29th March 2024, 5:00pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for 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 and a
certificate of good conduct 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.