Call for Applications

                                                               JOB ADVERT
Background:
Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a registered not for profit, limited liability company with the mission to promote child health by conducting and facilitating quality and relevant research in child health, neurodevelopment and interventions. In collaboration with other research consortium partner institutions, including Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Kisumu, Kenya; Training and Research Unit of Excellence (TRUE), Blantyre, Malawi; University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), UK have been conducting clinical research on Malaria Chemoprevention. This research has focused on Malaria Chemoprevention in vulnerable patient populations, including children with severe anaemia, children with sickle cell anaemia and pregnant women. As an example, two of our recently completed studies are “The post-discharge malaria chemoprevention in children with severe anaemia [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33264546/] and Malaria chemoprevention in children with sickle cell anaemia [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39718172/]”.
With support from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the consortium is expanding these studies to children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), by conducting a large multi-cente randomized controlled trial on Malaria Chemoprevention in the post-discharge management of children with severe acute malnutrition in Malawi and Uganda [Short title: Post-discharge Malaria Chemoprevention-SAM (PDMC-SAM) study]. The trial aims to determine if 4 months of PDMC with Dihydroartemisinin Piperaquine (DP) compared to placebo is superior in reducing readmissions and death by 6 months in children aged <5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition who are clinically stable and ready to be discharged through the Out-Patient Therapeutic care (OTC). In Uganda, the study will be conducted at one of their study sites in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.
Global Health Uganda (GHU) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

1.Title: Medical Officer (Full Time)
Qualifications: Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery
Years of experience: minimum of 2 years
Reports to: Study Coordinator
No. of positions: One (1)
Duty station: (Jinja)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Identify and screen children with severe acute malnutrition for possible enrolment into the study according to the protocol.
b) Recruitment and enrollment of eligible children into the study.
c) Consent and explain study procedures to caregivers of study participants.
d) Ensure that study procedures are performed in compliance with SOPs and trail protocol, and in line with GCP principles.
e) Complete all study CRFs correctly and accurately, as guided by the SOPs.
f) Provide nutritional counseling to caregivers of study participants, including dosing of RUTF
g) Perform anthropometric measurements and micronutrient deficiency assessment on study participants
h) Perform cardiac monitoring (ECG) and PK-blood draws in a sub-group of study participants
i) Provide emergency and continuous medical care to study participants.
j) Collect appropriate laboratory specimens from the study participants and ensure they are delivered to the appropriate labs.
k) Identify, document and report promptly Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), completing AE & SAE forms & take appropriate actions.
l) Assess & ensure study participants safety & privacy throughout the study period.
m) Attend weekly study site meetings and supervise study nurses.
n) Participate in routine clinical care of non-study participants on the wards.
o) Perform other duties given by your supervisors.

Required qualifications and skills:
• A bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Bachelor’s in Surgery from a recognized university, and fully registered with UMDPC, with an up-to-date APL.
• Good clinical skills, and experience in working with children
• Previous work in conducting clinical trials, ECG/PK-studies is added advantage
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Research Ethics training, such as human subject protection (HSP) – with certificates.
• Excellent command of English (written & oral), and the local language (Lusoga).
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic forms is desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills
• Experience of living and or working in a rural environment.
• Team-working skills to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and multi-task.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated

2. Title: Nursing Officer (Full Time)
Qualifications: Diploma in Nursing
Years of Experience: minimum of 2 years
Reports to: Study Coordinator
No. of positions: Three (3)
Duty station: (Jinja)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Identify and screen children with severe acute malnutrition for possible enrolment into the study according to the protocol.
b) Obtain informed consent from caregivers of eligible participants as per protocol in accordance with GCP and HSP principles.
c) Counsel and explain study procedures to the caregivers of study participants.
d) Work with the study Medical Officer to enroll eligible participants into the study.
e) Complete all study CRFs correctly and accurately, as guided by the SOPs.
f) Identify and document/report promptly Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
g) Ensure study participants’ safety and privacy, data integrity and confidentiality.
h) Provide nutritional counseling to caregivers of study participants, including dosing of RUTF
i) Perform anthropometric measurements and micronutrient deficiency assessment on study participants
j) Perform cardiac monitoring (ECG) and PK-blood draws in a sub-group of study participants
k) Provide emergency nursing care for study participants as per protocol.
l) Participate in collection of appropriate laboratory specimens from study participants as per protocol and SOPs, ensuring that the samples are sent to the appropriate labs.
m) May be required to travel to OTC-clinics affiliated to Jinja RRH to provide care or follow up study participants.
n) Participate in routine clinical care of non-study participants on the wards.
o) Carry out any other duties as assigned by superiors in line with your work.

Required qualifications and skills:
• Diploma in Nursing (registered Nurse) or its equivalent, and registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Research Ethics training, such as human subject protection (HSP) – with certificates.
• Previous work in a research/clinical trial environment is added advantage
• Fluent in verbal and written English, as well as the local language (Lusoga).
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic forms is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both staff and study participants)
• Self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and working well in a team.
• Experience and willingness to live and work in a rural environment.

3. Title: Data Officer (Full Time)
Qualifications: Degree in Information Technology, Data Science, and Statistics or its equivalent.
Years of Experience: minimum of one (1) year
Reports to: GHU data manager, and the Study Coordinator
No. of positions: One (1)
Duty station: (Jinja)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Work with the medical officer and study staff to ensure that all the site data is handled/kept safely, entered, processed and transmitted as per protocol.
b) Perform data entry/transfer from paper formats into computer files or database systems, and weekly data backup.
c) Prepare study participants files, ensuring accurate & completeness of study data.
d) Coordinate data-related quality assurance activities, such as reviewing & resolving data discrepancies, including generation of responses to data queries.
e) Ensure that all hard-copy study forms are safely stored in the designated area, including good filing system at the site.
f) Manage and maintain study computers/Tablets, and other IT equipment.
g) Manage internet services, ensuring good internet access.
h) Offer relevant technical IT support to site study staff.
i) Carry out any other duties as assigned by supervisors in line with your work.

Required qualifications and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), data science, or any related field.
• Good computer knowledge; ranging from Microsoft applications such as word processing & spreadsheets, to database management packages, e.g., REDCap.
• Working knowledge of office equipment, computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Working experience with data entry and data management.
• Working knowledge and experience with REDCap is essential.
• Fast typing computer skills with a keen eye for details.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & team-working skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Time management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and prioritize appropriate deadlines.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.

4.Title: Home Visitor (Full Time)
Qualifications: Diploma in social works, social sciences or community psychology, or its equivalent.
Years of Experience: minimum of 2 years
Reports to: Study Coordinator
No. of positions: Two (2)
Duty station: (Jinja)

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work with the site study staff (as a team) to:-

a) Conduct community home visits to study participants and deliver study medications – including offering directly observed therapy, and review study participants as per protocol and SOPs.
b) Counsel and re-explain study procedures to the caregivers of study participants.
c) Access adherence to study medication, including pill counts.
d) Provide adherence counseling and support to caregivers of study participants.
e) Ensure study participants are given their medications including the intervention medicines appropriately as per protocol and SOPs
f) Complete the relevant home visit CRFs, logs and other related forms, accurately and completely as per protocol and SOPs.
g) Document physical/Home locations/addresses of study participants for purposes of follow up.
h) Responsible for reminding caretakers of study participants about study appointments and trace those who miss their appointments.
i) Ensure study participants’ safety, privacy and confidentiality.
j) Schedule/re-schedule study visits for study participants as per protocol and SOPs.
k) Responsible for maintenance (mechanical), and safety of the study motorcycle(s).
l) Provide psychosocial, counseling and nursing support to caregivers of study participants.
m) Carry out any other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

Required qualifications and skills:
• MUST be able to ride a motorcycle and possess a valid riding permit (class A).
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Research ethics training, such as human subject protection (HSP) – with certificates.
• Previous work in research setting in the community is added advantage
• Fluent in verbal and written English, as well as the local language – Lusoga.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and team-working skills
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic forms is desirable
• Self-discipline, time management, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.
• Ability to engage easily and interact with local community members.
• Other attributes, such as honesty, kindness, responsibility, etc., are desirable.

5. Title: Study Dispenser (Full Time)
Qualifications: Diploma in Pharmacy
Years of Experience: minimum of 2 years
Reports to: Trial Pharmacist and Study Coordinator
No. of positions: One (1)
Duty station: (Jinja)

Major Responsibilities:
a) Provide study medications and other healthcare products to study participants.
b) Prepare and dispense drug kits prescribed for study participants.
c) Ensure safe custody of trial medications as prescribed by the NDA.
d) Maintain inventory and accountability of the investigational product (IMP).
e) Ensure completeness of study related forms, and logs.
f) Advice and counseling of caregivers of study participants regarding proper use and storage of investigational product.
g) Perform any other duties as given by your supervisors.

Required qualifications and skills:
• A diploma in Pharmacy and registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC).
• Previous work in a research/clinical trial environment is added advantage
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and Research Ethics training, such as human subject protection (HSP) – with certificates.
• Fluent in verbal and written English, as well as the local language – Lusoga.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic forms is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with participants
• Experience of living and or working in a rural environment.
• Team-working skills to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated

Application procedure:
If you meet the above criteria, please submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, all necessary academic documents and the contact details of two work related referees all in one PDF document addressed to the Human Resource Officer, Global Health Uganda, P.O BOX 33842, Kampala, Uganda and send the application to: [email protected] not later than Thursday, 30th April 2026 at 5.00 pm.

We appreciate your application; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, we regret that your application has been unsuccessful.