Job Summary:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of A SOCIAL SCIENTIST for a new project called Strengthening the Blood Pressure Care and Treatment cascade for Ugandans living with HIV-Implementation Strategies to Save lives (PULESA). This is a Kampala based position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the implementation of the PULESA qualitative evaluation in line with Ugandan/IDRC and U.S./UCSF regulations and standards.
Conduct and coordinate qualitative research study activities including the recruitment, screening, and data collection for qualitative research study participants according to the study protocol and standard operating procedures.
Adhere to the principles of ethical research according to human subjects’ review protocols.
Conducting in-depth interviews of study participants and key informants at PULESA sites in Uganda.
Conducting participant observation at selected PULESA and other community settings as needed.
Conducting focus group discussions with PULESA participants.
Communicate (e.g., Zoom conference calls) with the Study Investigators weekly on the overall data collection progress and other issues, including preparation of a weekly memo
Provide monthly reports on the PULESA qualitative study progress and regularly communicate with the Study Investigators at UCSF and IDRC
Participate in analysis of qualitative data in conjunction with UCSF, IDRC Investigators and the Study Coordinator using qualitative research software such as Atlas.ti.
Provide supervisory support for the qualitative team during data collection, analysis and writing up of findings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Social Work & Social Administration.
Masters’ in Public Health, Social Sciences or any Health-related training.
GCP/HSP training is a MUST
Experience working on HIV studies/clinical trials research.
Excellent report writing skills.
Working knowledge of Qualitative Data analysis packages.
Fluency in Luganda.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently
Excellent attention to detail

How to Apply:
All candidates should Email their applications to: HR@idrc-uganda.org addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager, Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),

Note:
All applications must be accompanied by the following at the time of submission:
Current CV with contact details of three work related referees not relatives
Typed application letter,
Copies of academic transcripts (O’ and A’ level, Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degree certificates ONLY)
GCP and HSP certificates.
Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
Applications cannot be amended following submission.
Only shortlisted candidates will contacted
IDRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process neither does it use the services of any recruitment agencies.

Deadline: 18th September 2020