Clinical Officer
2026-07-16T06:52:43+00:00
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )
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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
2026-07-24T17:00:00+00:00
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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
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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