Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

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Available Job Opportunities

The DLO will support TB logistics management in districts covered by the cluster office in line with MoH standards. S/he will ensure close monitoring of TB commodities for optimal stock level, quality of drugs, forecasting, distribution and good storage practices.

 

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DLOX005
1
Kampala
Full-time
6 Months
PHARMACY LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
2026-03-20 08:44:02.000

The District Laboratory specialist will be responsible for implementing laboratory strengthening activities of the USAID LPHS-TB Activity in Mukono, Wakiso and Kampala. S/he will jointly work with the district/division health leadership to provide technical support for laboratory services at supported health facilities in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health laboratory services structures to ensure delivery of quality TB lab services.

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DLSX005
1
Kampala
Full-time
6 Months
LABORATORY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
2026-03-20 08:41:49.000

The Hub rider will ensure timely transportation of lab commodities, samples and results while ensuring privacy and confidentiality of the patients’ details. He/she will ensure proper utilization of the project motorcycle.

 

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HUBX005
4
Kampala,Mukono and Wakiso
Full-time
6 Months
LABORATORY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR
2026-03-20 08:39:22.000

The Medical Officer under the USAID LPHS-TB Activity will ensure delivery of quality TB care and treatment services to clients by providing technical and leadership support to health facility teams.

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MEDX005
4
Various Locations
Full-time
6 Months
DR-TB PROGRAM SPECIALIST
2026-03-20 08:36:09.000

The Data Officer will support health facilities and district teams to ensure accurate, complete, and timely collection, reporting, and use of TB and urban health data in line with national HMIS guidelines and project requirements. The role focuses on strengthening routine and digital reporting systems, including HMIS tools, DHIS2, and the electronic Case-Based Surveillance System (eCBSS). Under the supervision of the MEL Specialist, the Data Officer will mentor facility staff in data documentation and reporting, support routine reporting cycles, maintain project trackers, and contribute to data entry, cleaning, analysis, and use for performance monitoring and quality improvement across project-supported sites.

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DATOX005
2
Kampala,Mukono and Wakiso
Full-time
6 Months
MEL SPECIALIST
2026-03-20 08:26:51.000