We're Hiring!

Rakai Health Sciences Program is seeking to hire individuals for the position of Research Assistant-Enrolled Nurse. This role is based in Kalisizo, Kyotera District, and there are 4 positions available.

Key responsibility

The key responsibilities for this role include:

• Recruit and enroll study participants in line with study protocols.
• Obtain informed consent and conduct participant interviews.
• Collect accurate research data and complete study documentation.
• Conduct household census, surveys, and validate participant information.
• Provide health education, HIV counseling, and participant follow-up where applicable.
• Collect, label, and safely transport biological specimens while adhering to biosafety standards.
• Provide basic clinical care and referrals as required.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure high-quality data collection.
• Safeguard assigned equipment and support daily community field activities, including motorcycle travel where required.

Qualifications

The qualifications required for this position are:

• The successful candidate should hold a Certificate in comprehensive nursing or Certificate in nursing.
• Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization.
• Experience in human subject's research (Added advantage).
• Willingness to reside in Rakai / Kyotera districts.
• Fluent in Luganda.
• Experience in Motorcycle riding for long distances with a valid riding permit (Class A) (Added advantage).

• Recruit and enroll study participants in line with study protocols.
• Obtain informed consent and conduct participant interviews.
• Collect accurate research data and complete study documentation.
• Conduct household census, surveys, and validate participant information.
• Provide health education, HIV counseling, and participant follow-up where applicable.
• Collect, label, and safely transport biological specimens while adhering to biosafety standards.
• Provide basic clinical care and referrals as required.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure high-quality data collection.
• Safeguard assigned equipment and support daily community field activities, including motorcycle travel where required.

• Fluent in Luganda
• Motorcycle riding

• Certificate in comprehensive nursing or Certificate in nursing.
• Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization.
• Experience in human subject's research (Added advantage).
• Willingness to reside in Rakai / Kyotera districts.
• Experience in Motorcycle riding for long distances with a valid riding permit (Class A) (Added advantage).