The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) with support from Bill and Melinda Gates foundation seeks to hire suitable candidate for the position of Epidemiology and Surveillance Officer to conduct IDRC SMC and CPES study. The successful candidate will be based in Nakapiripirit district.

Duties and Responsibilities
• The incumbent will support the clinic staff in screening, enrollment, and follow-up of study participants
• Provide leadership for the Study and maintain communication and links with the investigators.
• Manage and oversee field-based study staff.
• Participate in sensitization activities for the IDRC SMC and CPES study.
• Oversee the management and implementation of the IDRC SMC and CPES study activities in collaboration with investigators.
• 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.
• Perform any other duty assigned by your supervisor.
• Participants correctly screened, evaluated, enrolled, and followed up;
• Good knowledge of GCP with valid certificates
• Accurate and timely entry, tracking, and recording of information on all source documents;
• Accurate and timely resolution of data queries;
• Building a Cohesive Study team;

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Institution.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar setting and or performing a similar activity
• Good communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills
• Integrity and ability to develop a productive working relationship with District Health Teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast and diverse environment
• Willingness to live and work upcountry in Uganda
• Knowledge of the local language is added advantage