Clinical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
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Clinical Officer
2026-07-16T06:52:43+00:00
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
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FULL_TIME
2C Nakasero Hill Rd, Kampala, Uganda
Namokora, Otwal, Lalogi, Nawaikoke, Nadunget, Kigandalo, Kitgum-Matidi, Orum, Rwenyawawa
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Science & Engineering
UGX
MONTH
2026-07-24T17:00:00+00:00
8

Responsibilities or duties

  • Conduct participant screening, enrolment, and study interviews.
  • Capture interview data using electronic data capture systems and ensure timely upload of study data
  • Collect, prepare, and appropriately handle study samples from participants
  • Maintain secure storage of study samples and informed consent documents, and coordinate the transfer of samples to Kampala
  • Support data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

  • DIPLOMA : Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent - Mandatory
  • CERTIFICATE : GCP/HSP certificate - Mandatory

Experience needed

1 Years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

  • Good leadership skills with the ability to establish and manage a study clinic within a health facility or MRC - Mandatory
  • Competence in taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, completing clinical record forms, collecting laboratory samples (e.g., malaria blood smears), and conducting participant follow-up - Optional
  • Previous experience working in clinical research is an added advantage - Optional
  • Good computer skills, including the ability to capture data using smartphones or other electronic devices - Optional
  • High levels of integrity and the ability to establish positive working relationships with study participants - Optional
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment - Optional
  • Fluency in the predominant local language spoken within the assigned MRC catchment area (e.g., Lusoga, Lango, Acholi, Ngakarimojong, or Runyoro) - Optional
  • Conduct participant screening, enrolment, and study interviews.
  • Capture interview data using electronic data capture systems and ensure timely upload of study data
  • Collect, prepare, and appropriately handle study samples from participants
  • Maintain secure storage of study samples and informed consent documents, and coordinate the transfer of samples to Kampala
  • Support data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)
  • Good leadership skills with the ability to establish and manage a study clinic within a health facility or MRC - Mandatory
  • Competence in taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, completing clinical record forms, collecting laboratory samples (e.g., malaria blood smears), and conducting participant follow-up - Optional
  • Previous experience working in clinical research is an added advantage - Optional
  • Good computer skills, including the ability to capture data using smartphones or other electronic devices - Optional
  • High levels of integrity and the ability to establish positive working relationships with study participants - Optional
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment - Optional
  • Fluency in the predominant local language spoken within the assigned MRC catchment area (e.g., Lusoga, Lango, Acholi, Ngakarimojong, or Runyoro) - Optional
  • DIPLOMA : Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent - Mandatory
  • CERTIFICATE : GCP/HSP certificate - Mandatory
associate degree
12
JOB-6a587fbb00eba

Vacancy title:
Clinical Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 24 2026

Duty Station:
2C Nakasero Hill Rd, Kampala, Uganda | Namokora, Otwal, Lalogi, Nawaikoke, Nadunget, Kigandalo, Kitgum-Matidi, Orum, Rwenyawawa | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

  • Conduct participant screening, enrolment, and study interviews.
  • Capture interview data using electronic data capture systems and ensure timely upload of study data
  • Collect, prepare, and appropriately handle study samples from participants
  • Maintain secure storage of study samples and informed consent documents, and coordinate the transfer of samples to Kampala
  • Support data cleaning and query resolution in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI)

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

  • DIPLOMA : Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent - Mandatory
  • CERTIFICATE : GCP/HSP certificate - Mandatory

Experience needed

1 Years

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

  • Good leadership skills with the ability to establish and manage a study clinic within a health facility or MRC - Mandatory
  • Competence in taking patient histories, conducting physical examinations, completing clinical record forms, collecting laboratory samples (e.g., malaria blood smears), and conducting participant follow-up - Optional
  • Previous experience working in clinical research is an added advantage - Optional
  • Good computer skills, including the ability to capture data using smartphones or other electronic devices - Optional
  • High levels of integrity and the ability to establish positive working relationships with study participants - Optional
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment - Optional
  • Fluency in the predominant local language spoken within the assigned MRC catchment area (e.g., Lusoga, Lango, Acholi, Ngakarimojong, or Runyoro) - Optional

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 24 2026
Duty Station: 2C Nakasero Hill Rd, Kampala, Uganda | Namokora, Otwal, Lalogi, Nawaikoke, Nadunget, Kigandalo, Kitgum-Matidi, Orum, Rwenyawawa | Kampala
Posted: 16-07-2026
No of Jobs: 11
Start Publishing: 16-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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