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The Community Integration of TB and Chronic Respiratory Lung disease screening, diagnosis and treatment (CITaDeL Project) aims to jointly screen for TB, Asthma and COPD in the community. The study will involve doing spirometry tests in primary health care facilities with ready support of a respiratory physician at the project secretariat. The project aims to recruit a Locum Medical Officer to among other key roles support the study respiratory physician with review and quality control of the spirometry service within the study. The ideal candidate must demonstrate readiness to be mentored into clinical research in TB and chronic lung disease. The role of the Graduate trainee will be a support role in the project.
Position Title: Obstetrics/Gynaecology - Study Site Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Location: Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Site Principal Investigator
Position Overview
A Medical Doctor specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology will oversee the clinical aspects of data collection, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and compliance of obstetrics and gynaecology data for the Project. This role involves direct coordination with the clinical teams, radiologists, and data collection staff to manage the project's data-related implementation and adhere to ethical and regulatory standards.