Job Title: Study Counsellor – MRC/UVRI Jobs Uganda 2021
Organization: MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Masaka
Position code: SC – 0321
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Profile
The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies,the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world.
Job Profile
This position is to provide high quality counselling to the study participants’, parents/ guardians to ensure timely adherence to the study immunization schedules and study visits.
Roles and Responsibilities of MRC/UVRI Jobs Uganda 2021
Assist Provide counselling to study participants, attendants and guardians;
Counsel parents/ guardians before enrolment of their infants into the study;
Provide counselling to study parents /guardians before and after immunisation;
Counsel parents/guardians who test HIV positive and link them to care;
Provide continuous risk reduction counselling for HIV;
Administer study tools (as may be required) to study participants/guardians/parents;
Contribute to effective mobilisation of the target study population and provide feedback to communities on study results;
Ensure full understanding of objectives, procedures, risks and benefits of participation by volunteers;
Assist in generating appointment schedules for participants;
Obtain consent from participants/parents and guardians;
Ensure proper documentation and adherence to the study protocol;
Obtain anthropometric measurements from the children like weight, height; and,
Perform any other duty assigned by the PI or the project leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Certificate/diploma in counselling;
Bachelor’s degree in a related course is an added advantage;
At least 2 years’ experience working in counselling;
Experience of working in a research environment;
Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, Nvivo);
Good verbal and written communication skills; and,
Good command of both English and Luganda.
How To Apply for MRC/UVRI Jobs Uganda 2021
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Study-Counsellor-0321
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. A high level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.
Deadline: 2nd April 2021 at 5:00 pm
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