IDRC Clinical officers Jobs in Uganda

IDRC Clinical officers Jobs in Uganda


  • The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Malaria Action Plan for Districts (MAPD) seeks to hire suitable candidates for the position of CLINICAL
    OFFICER to conduct antimalarial therapeutic efficacy studies.

  • The successful candidate will based at any one of the following sites namely Arua, Busia, and Kanungu district.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for recruitment of patients, their assessment and management during follow up, Responsible for patient care and wellbeing

  • Recording results of all clinical evaluations and keeping record of all relevant activities in
    the study clinic

  • Review data collection forms for accuracy and completion

  • Make/provide all required reports and ensure regular communication with the Principal
    Investigator

  • Management of the daily operation of the study clinic, ensuring it opens Mon – Sun 8 a.m-5 p.m. including weekend coverage

  • Ensuring proper daily laboratory operations including specimens correctly labeled, 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

  • Ensure study is conducted in accordance with GCP and GCLP

  • Laboratory Technicians and Home Visitor

    Key Result Areas

  • Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled and followed up

  • Proper identification and reporting
    of adverse events

  • Appropriate patient management

  • Accurate and timely entry, tracking and recording of information on all source documents

  • Accurate and timely entry of all data and resolution of data queries

  • Adequate coverage of the study clinic

  • Building a Cohesive Study team

    Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health

  • Valid GCP certificate

  • At least 3 years work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity

  • Good computer skills

  • Good communication, interpersonal and networking skills

  • Integrity and ability to develop a good working relationship with patients.

  • Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment

  • Knowledge of local languages spoken in the study areas is a must (Arua, Busia, and Kanungu districts)

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; IDRC Clinical officers Jobs in Uganda

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