Makerere University Hospital received funding from Wellcome Leap, In Utero Program to support the implementation of the “Stillbirth in High Burden Settings: Ample Room for Improvement Using Biomarkers and Ultrasound Technologies” (iTECH) project. The iTECH project aims to develop novel clinical tools for use to diagnose and manage high-risk pregnant women and reduce the burden of stillbirths in Uganda, sub-Saharan Africa, and globally. Makerere University Hospital seeks to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions;
Available Position: Data Manager (01)
Duty Station: Kampala
Engagement: Full Time
Reporting to: Project Manager
Job Summary:
The Data Manager will oversee the development and implementation of strong data management. He/she will implement efficient ways to collate, organize, store and analyze data with attention to security and confidentiality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the creation and enforcement of policies and guidelines for effective data management.
- Participate in the formulation of techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
- Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
- Participate in the establishment of the rules and procedures for data sharing with project team and external stakeholders etc.
- Assist with reports and data extraction when needed from the integrated database.
- Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.)
- Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
- Participate in the review of the data management plan, maintain the data management plan throughout lifecycle of projects and ensure data management plan is followed according to iTECH project data requirements/needs.
- Ensure timely data transfer from various external data and internal platforms into the project’s integrated database.
- Assist in defining and/or create data listings, summary table validation, data specifications and/or process data transfers in preparation for statistical review and/or data management audit.
- Coordinate the archiving of databases and related documents. Verify data in accordance with the study data management standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Respond to requests for standard reports as required in a timely manner.
- Participate in the preparation and presentation of data, when applicable.
- Alongside the QA and QC manager, facilitate site level data quality assessment, auditing and verification for improvement.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Data Manager Job must hold a Bachelor’s (honors) degree in Health informatics, Statistics or Demography or population studies, Epidemiology, and any other formal qualification in data management.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Research.
- A candidate must have passed Mathematics at Ordinary Level with at least a credit.
- At least three years of progressive experience in routine data management including designing databases, data collection, analysis and presentation.
- Knowledge of common Statistical analysis and database management packages including STATA, R, SPSS, Redcap, Open Data Kit (ODK)
- Thorough understanding of the Uganda MOH HMIS system is an added advantage.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to fully grasp the complexity of data management.
- The candidate should have a strong understanding of databases and data analysis
- Possess excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Good analytical thinking and ability to interpret epidemiological data
- Able to work under pressure
Available Positions: Study Midwife (04)
Duty Station: Kampala
Engagement: Full Time
Reporting to: Site Manager and Project Manager.
Job Summary
The study Midwife will work with the Site Manager and Project Manager and the team in Uganda to ensure the day-to-day implementation of the scientific and administrative activities of the project.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in protocol/SOPs or any other study trainings
- Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants. These include but not limited to patient enrolment, as guided by the protocol.
- Obtain written informed consent for those eligible and are willing to participate in the study
- Administer all study procedures like sample collection, data collection and entry, patient follow-up and treatment to patients recruited into the study as guided by the protocol and in accordance to set standards of Good Clinical Practice
- Conduct collection of placenta and cord blood from the study participants during delivery
- Perform patient safety monitoring for any adverse events, offer care and referral as needed
- Ensure that all data collected is accurate and complete
- Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and case report forms (CRFs) are complete and accurate
- Offer support to the community health workers for the follow-up of study participants.
- Assist in generating study progress reports as needed
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Operations Research Coordinator, Project Manager or Principal Investigator, as deemed necessary for study activities.
Required Qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
- Currently registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and with an up-to-date Practicing License.
- Up to date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Research.
- Previous experience with working in a research environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to speak the indigenous languages spoken in the central region will be an added advantage
Available Positions: Study nurse (02)
Duty Station: Kampala
Engagement: Full Time
Reporting to: Site Manager and Project Manager
Job summary:
The Study nurse will be responsible for recruitment of study participants and administering of required study related procedures to these participants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs) or any other study trainings
- Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants. These include but not limited to patient enrolment, as guided by the protocol.
- Obtain written informed consent for those eligible and are willing to participate in the study
- Administer all study procedures like sample collection, data collection and entry, patient follow-up and treatment to patients recruited into the study as guided by the protocol and in accordance to set standards of Good Clinical Practice
- Perform patient safety monitoring for any adverse events, offer care and referral as needed
- Provide counselling and pyscho-social support to study participants where needed
- Conduct assessment of maternal hemodynamics and maternal hemodynamics data collection under guidance of coordinator.
- Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and case report forms (CRFs) are complete and accurate
- Offer support to the community health workers and research assistants for the follow-up of study participants.
- Assist in generating study progress reports as needed
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Operations Research officer, Project Manager and principal Investigator, as deemed necessary for study activities
Required Qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Currently registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council and an Up- to- date Practicing License.
- Should have a certificate in counseling.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection Research.
- Previous experience with working in a research environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to speak the indigenous languages spoken in the Central region will be an added advantage
Available Positions: Research Assistant (02)
Duty Station: Kampala
Engagement: Full Time
Reporting to: Site Manager and Data Manager
Job summary
The Research Assistant will be supervised by the Site Manager and Data Manager. He/she will collect and process research data and conduct abstraction of patient-level data from records based in health facilities as appropriate to the study, using an electronic data collection tool in accordance with specified protocol and procedures.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
- Participate in protocol / SOPs or any other study trainings
- Participate in study site entry visits and engage with management of study participants
- Actively participate in training on study-specifics and ethical procedures
- Manage study participant schedules including reminding them of their appointments
- Guide and prepare study participants for required study procedures and tests and answer questions about the study processes
- Ensure that all study participants are treated fairly and equally throughout the study
- Acting as liaison between the research team and study participants during the study
- Work closely with healthcare workers at the study site to ensure that project objectives are achieved in time
- Perform first-level quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) to ensure all fields in the consent forms and data tools are complete and accurate
- Identify patient registers that are appropriate sources of data.
- Ensure that data collected are accurate, complete, properly handled and uploaded in accordance with study SOPs and confidentiality stipulations
- Perform any other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- A minimum of a diploma in any health-related field from a recognized institution.
- Candidates with strong experience in collecting health research data and management of health records.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects protection Research.
- Prior experience in research methods and data management
- Basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft word processing software, spreadsheets
- Good interpersonal and data collection skills.
- Ability to evaluate, verify, and edit research data, with maximum attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team (good team player)
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work long hours
- Must be able to read, speak and write in English.
- Knowledge of Local languages spoken within the central region is an added advantage
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted to the email: itechprojectug@gmail.com before Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 5:00PM
Additional Information
- The subject line of your email should be: “Application- (indicate the position) – iTECH Project”
- Submit your application (1-page cover letter, 3 pages resume including two referees, and relevant supporting documents) as ONE PDF
- PDF’s exceeding 5MBs will be considered ineligible.
- 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 be contacted for interviews.
