The position holder is to recruit, consent and assess participants from the GPC and neighbouring villages (n~10K) for common mental illnesses including major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Roles & Responsibilities
Principal duties;
• Ensure that participants for the study are mobilized and recruited into the study;
• Administer study information to participants and obtain informed consent;
• Translate study documents;
• Assess study participants for common mental disorders;
• Refer participants found to have serious mental disorders to psychiatric facilities for further management;
• Take good custody of the study’s resources including ipads onto which the study questionnaire is loaded;
• Ensure filing of collected data and project documents; and,
• Assist in developing study training manuals.

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related;
• GDPR and HSP/GCP training;
• Should possess at least 2 years’ experience in a clinical research setting, preferably including experience in social and behavioural science research;
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with clinical/epidemiological researchers;
• Prior interviewing experience;
• Fluency in English and Luganda language;
• Should have basic knowledge on data collection, handling and reporting;
• Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, SSP);
• Should at least be self-driven;
• Excellent social and communication skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Independence/Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions;
• Highly motivated and team oriented, but also able to work independently;
• Non-judgemental attitude;
• Personal Integrity;
• Reliability;
• Results orientation;
• Thoroughness;
• Ability to learn;
• Forward thinking; and,
• Openness to others.

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation: https://redcap.link/SocialScience_Research_Assistant_ptsd 

Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 29th September 2023, 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.