The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the
position of CLINICAL OFFICER for the PMI Housing Modification Study. The successful candidate
will be based in Jinja office.

Job description
• Conduct community sensitization.
• Sensitize heads of households about the USAID/IDRC/HMS study including the household survey and the clinical survey of children.
• Seek consent for participation in the cross–‐sectional community house hold and Clinical Surveys.
• Administer the household survey questionnaire to heads of household with the research assistant.
• Map households using hand held GPS device.
• Screen and enroll household children into the clinical survey.
• Perform clinical examinations and laboratory evaluations on study participants in the clinical survey
• Appropriately manage and refer ill participants during the clinical surveys.
• Ensure accurate labelling, packaging and timely transport of all laboratory specimens from the field.
• Ensure accurate and proper completion of all study logs, questionnaires and case record forms
• Assist with organization and filing of study forms and generation of reports in collaboration with the study coordinators and data management team.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings as appropriate
• Take part in regular team meetings.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
Mandatory
• A Diploma in Clinical Medicine and community health
• At least -‐3 years progressive work experience in a clinical/research setting
• Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council
• Good knowledge of GCP and HSP with valid certificates
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to live and work up country in Uganda
• Willing to work extra hours and travel long distances in rural settings.
• Previous experience in any community surveys will be an added advantage
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
• Ability to speak at least one local language commonly used in Eastern Uganda