Entry Level Prevention Coordinator Non-profit Careers – Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Job Title: Prevention Coordinator
Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
About US:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and oversee the SEARCH Sapphire Prevention trials in Western Uganda health facilities and communities.
- Work closely with the field coordinator to ensure that prevention trials are carried out smoothly
- Ensure that the research data collected are accurate and adhere to the study protocol in accordance with Good Clinical Practices
- Supervise staff members working on the SEARCH Sapphire prevention trials to ensure that they deliver on their study outputs and adhere to IDRC policies
- Ensuring all the regulatory documentation of the study particularly ensuring that study continuous review forms are complete and filled appropriately
- Participate in training of study staff to conduct and implement the SEARCH Sapphire prevention trials using the study protocol and SOPs.
- Liaise with the health facility in charge and study technical team leads to ensure the safety of study teams and study participants in the context of COVID-19 prevention measures.
- Provide weekly study updates /reports to the study team as required from time to time.
- Participate in weekly study meetings as scheduled by the study team.
- Participate in budgeting and developing annual work plans for the study.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Degree in Human Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from a reputable institution
- At least two years’ progressive work experience in a clinical and/or community HIV research institution
- Registered with and licenced by UMDPC with up to date APL
- Previous training in HIV combination prevention including PrEP delivery at community level is an added advantage.
- Being fluent in Runyankore and other languages used in SW Uganda is an added advantage
- Must have good computer and interpersonal skills.
- Must have valid GCP and PHRP certificates
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 11th January 2021