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
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.
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Kawempe National Referral Hospital
Full-time
9 Months
Project Principal Investigator
2024-12-09 12:56:16.000
The Fleet Management assistant is a member of the fleet section within the operation section under the finance and administration department. The overarching task of the fleet management assistant is to support the fleet management officer in fleet-related activities, inventory control, and insurance and deputize in the officer's absence.
1
MKC
Full-time
5 Months
OPERATIONS MANAGER
2024-12-09 12:44:08.000
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician is a member of the Operations section under the finance and administration department He/she will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems at all times. He/she will also oversee related works of contracted works to outside contractors - ensuring that their work is up to the required quality and standard.
1
IDI MULAGO
Full-time
9 Months
Specified position reporting
2024-12-09 08:00:04.000
- Participate in protocol training and any required trainings related Human Subjects Protection (HSP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
- Function as the focal person for the ART2FIT study activities and the Head StART qualitative study activities and liaise with partners in the study setting.
- Assist with study document preparation.
- Travel frequently to health center study sites in midwestern and southwestern Uganda.
- Support participant recruitment.
- Help with qualitative data collection
- Supervise and coordinate the qualitative research activities of Head StART research assistants.
- Administer informed consent and address participants' questions.
- Perform data collection activities including focus group discussions and in-depth individual interviews at health centers and communities in refugee settlements.
- Draft field notes and engage in reflective practices.
- Generate interview and focus group discussion transcripts from audio-recordings.
- Ensure quality control of collected research data.
- Summarize interview transcripts.
- Rapid qualitative analysis of collected data.
- Monitor study progress and safeguard study timelines.
- Attend regular virtual and in-person team meetings including flexibility to attend meetings at non-standard hours (early mornings or evenings) to facilitate collaboration across time zones.
- Draft study reports for regulatory authorities and partner institutions.
- Follow up with IRBs, UNCST, and other authorities for study approvals and renewals.
- Perform additional study-related duties as assigned by core investigators.
1
MId western Uganda ( Refugee settlement camps)
Full-time
6 Months
Principal Investigator
2024-12-06 12:42:41.000
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) (www.idi-makerere.com) is a not-for-profit organization, owned by Makerere University. Its mission is “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through Research and Capacity building”. Over the last 6 years, IDI has been running the Fleming Fund project, which supports government efforts to set-up systems for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance. The project seeks to fill the position of Health Information Systems Officer with the qualifications below
1
MKC
Full-time
12 Months
HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIST
2024-12-04 12:23:42.000
The Nurture Space Assistant will be responsible for managing and maintaining the nurture center within IDI, ensuring a comfortable, clean and supportive environment for nursing mothers.
The job holder will offer on-site support, maintain the space’s cleanliness, provide resources and ensure all nursing mothers’ needs are met, in alignment with IDI’s values, wellness initiatives and policies.
The IDI Nurture Space Assistant is a member of the Employee Relations and Welfare Section within the HR Department.
1
Kampala
Full-time
8 Months
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS MANAGER
2024-11-29 13:02:06.000
Provides microbiology sample processing and data entry support and mentoring capacity. Works in the Data Entry and Processing areas to ensure that the microbiology samples received and processed have the accompanying Lab requisitions entered in a timely manner. Performs bacteriology, mycobacteriology as well as manual and automated culture and sensitivity tests. Demonstrates skill and knowledge on all laboratory test systems in a clinical microbiology unit. Follows Good Laboratory Practices and quality requirements of the Core Lab
1
Mulago
Full-time
6 Months
LABORATORY SUPERVISOR
2024-11-29 09:03:21.000
The Social economic Strengthening Assistant is responsible for supporting the IDI MWP DREAMS Program on economic strengthening in line with the Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA) model. This includes, supporting Local Market Assessments, recruitment of out of school eligible AGYW for Vocational skilling (Basic Social economic approaches and the Apprenticeship training), monitoring and supporting AGYW savings groups, provision of start-up kits, business support and linkage to employment. He/she will support interventions to conduct sensitization meetings on economic strengthening initiatives, engagement of local actors and preparing monthly project performance reports, conducting post training follow ups/ Monitor continuity in Economic Strengthening growth post-graduation as well as documenting stories of change
2
WAKISO/MASAKA
Full-time
10 Months
DREAMS TEAM LEAD
2024-11-26 08:18:03.000