Project Background:
The Meningitis Research Group aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently, 4 studies are running in Kampala and Mbarara:
To strengthen support to these core areas of operation, the IDI-Meningitis research group seeks to recruit a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer to support the implementation of quality systems for clinical research studies by ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards. The officer conducts quality reviews, supports audits and inspections, tracks corrective actions, and helps maintain accurate, complete, and inspection-ready study documentation.
Key Competencies and Skills
Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa with emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory and Outreach programs.
Project Background:
The meningitis research team aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently, 3 studies are running in Kampala:
Job Summary
The Research Nurse is responsible for supporting the implementation of clinical research studies by providing high-quality participant care and ensuring study activities are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements. The Research Nurse is responsible for participant recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, study procedures, safety monitoring, accurate documentation, and maintaining participant confidentiality while working closely with investigators, study coordinators, and other members of the research team.
MK-8527-010 project is “A Phase 3, Randomized, Active-controlled, Double-blind Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral MK-8527 as HIV-1 Preexposure Prophylaxis in Cisgender Women”.
Project Background:
The Meningitis Research Group aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently, 4 studies are running in Kampala and Mbarara:
To strengthen support to these core areas of operation, the IDI-Meningitis research group seeks to recruit a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Officer to support the implementation of quality systems for clinical research studies by ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, sponsor requirements, and regulatory standards. The officer conducts quality reviews, supports audits and inspections, tracks corrective actions, and helps maintain accurate, complete, and inspection-ready study documentation.
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa with emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory and Outreach programs.
Project Background:
The meningitis research team aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently, there are 3 studies running in Kampala:
To strengthen support to these core areas of operation, IDI-Meningitis team seeks to recruit a full-time medical officer with the key responsibilities involves providing comprehensive clinical care to participants in a clinical research study by recruiting, screening, enrolling, assessing, and managing patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, performing study-related clinical procedures, monitoring and managing adverse events, maintaining accurate study documentation, completing case report forms, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The position also requires collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in patient rounds and study meetings, supporting community outreach activities, and contributing to high-quality patient care while ensuring adherence to research protocols.
Background:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa with emphasis on infectious diseases through research, and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory and Outreach programs.
Project Background:
The meningitis research team aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently, 3 studies are running in Mbarara:
To strengthen support to these core areas of operation, IDI-Meningitis team seeks to recruit a full-time medical officer with the key responsibilities that involve providing comprehensive clinical care to participants in a clinical research study by recruiting, screening, enrolling, assessing, and managing patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include obtaining informed consent, performing study-related clinical procedures, monitoring and managing adverse events, maintaining accurate study documentation, completing case report forms, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The position also requires collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in patient rounds and study meetings, supporting community outreach activities, and contributing to high-quality patient care while ensuring adherence to research protocols.
Scope of Work
IDI seeks a creative, hands-on Communications Officer to lead visual storytelling for the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of graphic design, video production and digital communications. You'll turn complex research and health data into polished, on-brand content, infographics, videos, social media assets and donor-facing materials. You'll manage IDI's digital platforms and strengthen the systems that capture, organise and share our work. The ideal candidate pairs design skills with a storytelling instinct, making science accessible to researchers, partners, policymakers, and the public alike.
The Graduate Trainee will generally be responsible for supporting the internal audit function, assisting the Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, and the Manager in conducting internal audits of IDI projects and sub-grantees, performing risk assessments, and undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.
The Graduate Trainee will generally be responsible for supporting the internal audit function, assisting the Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, and the Manager in conducting internal audits of IDI projects and sub-grantees, performing risk assessments, and undertaking any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Supervisor.
The post holder will be required to provide nursing care to patients attending IDC, provide health education and advise to patients and their family members, provide translation whenever necessary, guide in clinical practice and duties of other nurses. Participate in clinical research studies.
Background:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has been awarded a grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to carry out a large-scale trial of secondary TB preventive therapy. The Recurrent TB Screening and Prevention Study (RECENT TB study) is a randomized controlled trial which will be carried out in Uganda and South Africa from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2030. The study will examine the effectiveness of secondary TPT for preventing recurrent TB while also evaluating the implementation considerations for the successful implementation of secondary TPT in public health settings and the potential of biomarkers to identify patients at the highest risk of recurrence.
To support the successful implementation of this trial, IDI is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a study coordinator while simultaneously pursuing a PhD. This dual role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical research while developing advanced research skills at the doctoral level.
Job Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the trial. S/he will work closely with the Scientific Lead and the broader study team to ensure high-quality, protocol-compliant study implementation. Concurrently, s/he will be enrolled in a doctoral program, using the trial data and research experience to develop and complete a PhD thesis within the contract period.