General Summary

Responsible for sample transportation from lower health facilities to the hubs, post office and deliver results back in a timely manner ensuring high level of biosafety-biosecurity Standards

Key Responsibilities

1. Pick client samples from designated IDI-MWHP supported health facilities and deliver them to the designated lab hub for testing.
2. Pick results from the Lab hubs and deliver them to the respective peripheral health facilities.
3. Ensure safety and security of client samples during transportation to the lab hubs for testing.
4. Maintain utmost confidentiality and protection of client results and any other related information during the transportation results to the health facilities.
5. Timely response and availability at the required facility whenever called upon to offer support
6. Ensure safety and security of the bike during after sample transportation process.
7. The bike used shall be in a road worthy condition and the rider shall have full licensing and permit to ride as guided by the Traffic and Road Safety act and any other relevant laws of Uganda.

Academic Qualification

• Minimum of UCE
• A valid permit
• Basic motor bike maintenance and proper documentation •

Person Specification

• Basic motor bike maintenance and proper documentation
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact productive and accurately with other team members
• Self-motivated, innovative and capable of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work in team in a respectful way

• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required

WAREHOUSE GRADUATE TRAINEE (2)

The Graduate Trainee at IDI-Ntinda Warehouse will support the warehouse team in managing the inventory, logistics, and distribution of medical supplies and other materials. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations, supply chain management, and logistics in a dynamic healthcare environment.

PhD Fellows (4)

Call for applications for The Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Fellowship: Fully Funded PhD Fellowship Opportunities for PhD fellows in Global Health Security tenable at Makerere University.

Summary

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is excited to announce four (4) PhD Fellowship positions within the prestigious Sewankambo Global Health Security Fellowship Program. This 3-year fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in Global Health Security (GHS) across Africa. IDI is a renowned Centre of excellence in infectious disease research, training, and patient care in Africa. Through our fellowship program, we are committed to fostering scientific excellence and leadership in global health security.