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 Clinical Officer will provide the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management services for Drug-Resistant (DR) TB patients in line with national and international guidelines. The role includes monitoring treatment outcomes, referring complicated cases, participating in quality improvement, and contributing to community awareness and staff education efforts to improve clinical outcomes and reduce TB/HIV vulnerability.
2
Moroto,Lira
Full-time
8 Months
DR-TB PROGRAM SPECIALIST
2026-02-04 15:03:20.000
The Digital Adherence Technology (DAT) Nurse provides direct support to TB patients enrolled on digital adherence tools such as smart pillboxes and Video DOT. The role involves daily monitoring of adherence dashboards, timely follow-up of missed doses, providing patient-centred adherence counselling, troubleshooting DAT challenges faced by patients, and documenting all patient interactions. The DAT Nurse works closely with facility and community teams to improve treatment adherence, retention, and overall TB treatment outcomes.
1
Kampala
Full-time
8 Months
DR-TB PROGRAM SPECIALIST
2026-02-04 14:59:22.000
We are seeking a dedicated and insightful Research Assistant to join the DolPHIN-3 Project (WP1 & WP2). This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of injectable antiretroviral therapy among postpartum women living with HIV. The Research Assistant will play a key role in study data collection, including both qualitative and quantitative components, as well as the identification and pre-screening of clinical trial participants. The position requires skills in mixed-methods data collection and prior experience in peer mother support.
1
MULAGO
Full-time
6 Months
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH OFFICER
2026-02-02 09:31:04.000
Project Background:
The meningitis research team aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently there are 4 studies currently running in Kampala:
- COAST – an observational cohort study investigating etiologies and outcomes amongst adults presenting with meningitis.
- HARVEST 2.0 - A Phase 2 Novel Antimicrobial Combination Therapy to Treat Tuberculous Meningitis
- PLATFORM-CM - open-label randomized trial with single or potentially multiple interventional arms to compare the efficacy and safety of novel antifungal or adjunctive therapies to standard of care (SOC) controls of WHO first-line therapy.
In order to strengthen support to these core areas of operation, the IDI-Meningitis team seeks to recruit a full-time laboratory technician with the key responsibilities and duties listed below:
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Classification: Full Time
Duration: 1 year
Duty Station: Mbarara
Reporting: Study Medical Officer
1
Mbarara
Full-time
10 Months
STUDY MEDICAL OFFICER
2026-01-27 11:38:24.000