The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Study Coordinator. The successful candidate will report to the Study Principal
Investigator. The position will be based in Tororo/Busia district.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide leadership for the FIND Ag-RDT Study and maintain communication and links with the investigators.
• Manage and oversee field-based study staff.
• Participate in hiring, training and line management of the field staff in collaboration with the investigators.
• Participate in sensitization activities for the FIND Ag-RDT study.
• Oversee the management and implementation of the FIND Ag-RDT study activities in collaboration with investigators.
• Oversee all field activities testing in schools and communities, transport of specimens, procurement and distribution of supplies, and storage of data and supplies.
• Support data collection and data entry, in collaboration with the data management team, investigators and other coordinators.
• Maintain data in a confidential manner as per established Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of relevant regulatory documents in collaboration with the regulatory team.
• Participate in the preparation and distribution of study reports, in collaboration with the data management team and investigators.
• Participate in report writing, data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Take part in regular team meetings.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field
• Prior experience working as a Study Coordinator on trials and/or longitudinal studies is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Demonstrate experience with management of data especially with quantitative data management packages (e.g., STATA)
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail