Research Officer at Amref Health Africa
- Company: Amref Health Africa
- Location: Uganda
- State: Kampala, UG
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Job Summary
The research officer is responsible with ensuring accurate and timely upload of the information
in the online system. He or she must have an excellent understanding of the study protocol and
strong attention to detail. .
Duties and Responsibilities:
• To participate in ongoing mobilization, participant recruitment and sensitization about
the research activities within the study communities.
• Provide training and continuous mentorship to the study participants on the use of the
online database.
• To work with the facility coordinators and ensure timely upload of information into the
online system
• To maintain regular contact with the team leader and update him/her on what is
transpiring in the study communities.
• Provide technical support to the study participants on accessing and filling of the data
collection form
• Compile and submit progress reports to the research manager at the required intervals.
• Ensure timely implementation of project activities and accountabilities.
• Ensure that the project is implemented within budget and timelines.
• Ensure timely provision of logistics to the different study participants
• Participate in facility and community coordination committee meetings
• To attend to any other duties as assigned by the research manager from time to time
Job Skills: Not Specified
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Social sciences
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in study research; experience in using online
systems/databases is an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills,
• Organized with excellent attention to detail
Method of Application
Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through [email protected]
Emails should not exceed 2MB. The closing date for submitting applications is August 24, 2020.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment