Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Duty Station: Mityana, Kassanda & Mubende Districts.
Contract terms: One year (renewable)

Required qualifications and Profile
A degree in social or community work/social sciences /counselling/registered nurse/midwife with at least 2 years working experience in a busy research institution setting. Prior experience working with adolescents would be an added advantage. The applicant should be dynamic and flexible, able to work independently with minimal supervision. The desired person must be someone who is computer literate (Microsoft Office), able to multi – task and willing to work for long hours including weekends whenever the need arises. The person should possess good communication skills, fluent in Luganda and interpersonal skills and must be an excellent team player. Medical background and ability to ride a motorcycle will added advantages.

The holder of this position will work under the direct supervision of the Study coordinator with guidance from the MUJHU Community liaison personnel, and will be responsible for the following duties:
• Map and engage community based stakeholders and service providers relevant to the proposed study populations
• Support community engagement throughout the study cycle
• Lead community based study preparation activities such as contacting various stakeholders, laying ground work for study recruitment, community sensitizations/ mobilizations, and disseminations of study findings.
• Lead community based sensitization and screening activities.
• Nurture strong relationships with and respond to enquiries from key stakeholders
• Plan, develop and implement local dissemination strategies
• Participate in other cross cutting activities to support community engagement across the research cycle at MUJHU (Mityana/Mubende district) together with the community team.
• Maintain professional GCP/HSP accreditation and complete study specific training as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Telephone numbers, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be hand delivered to: MU-JHU Human Resource Manager, through the reception on first floor, MUJHU 1 Building – not later than 17th February 2022 by 5.30pm. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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