To provide medical care, treatment and prevention to clients and their care takers (most especially HIV/AIDS clients), and contribute to continuous professional development in line with Good clinical practices
Provide clinical assessment and evaluation of health of clients and provide proper individualized patient centered care and treatment in line with Good clinical practices
· Prepare and submit periodic activity work plans, monthly timesheets and periodic reports to key stakeholders in line with Health facility targets.
· Provide appropriate advice, health education and counselling to patients.
· Monitor implementation of comprehensive HIV care packages at HFs as per the set targets.
· Conduct pharmacovigilance procedures and monitor disease progression while providing appropriate management including referral for complicated cases to higher levels of management and for community follow up in line with Good clinical practices and National drug authority guidelines
· Develop patient management plans for TB Clients as per the client’s T.B status and follow them up until they normalize in line with Good clinical practices
· Perform the roles of a Quality improvement team member and monitor implementation of QI projects for HF in liaison with the HF in charge in line with MoH guidelines for QI
· Prepare and present periodic findings regarding critical cases n at case conferences, and Health facility continuous medical education sessions as per clinicians’ schedule to promote in continuous professional development.
· Provide technical support to at least three to four small volume health facilities in his or her catchment area.
Diploma in Clinical medicine and community health or equivalent
· Active registration with the Allied health professionals’ council
· At least two years of experience in clinic or hospital-based services.
· Experience in HIV/AIDS and ART management is an added advantage.
· Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.
The officer will be responsible for installation, maintenance, repair of medical equipment used in health facilities in West Nile region and ensure that equipment functions accurately and safely. This will be accomplished by performing regular inspections, troubleshooting malfunctions, and conducting safety checks to minimize equipment downtime. The officer will also train healthcare workers on the proper use of medical equipment
The enrolled Nurse will support the provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment services to the Health facility clients in line with the Good clinical practices
Responsible for sample transportation from lower health facilities to the hubs and deliver results back in a timely manner ensuring high level of biosafety-biosecurity standards
The Hub Rider is responsible for sample and results transportation from lower health facilities to the hub & back.
To provide medical care, treatment and prevention to clients and their care takers (most especially HIV/AIDS clients), and contribute to continuous professional development in line with Good clinical practices
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.