10 Quantitative Research Assistant jobs at Makerere University School of Public Health

JOB DETAILS:
Position Status: Short-term contract
Reports to: Study Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Assist in data collection following the study protocol.
• Respond to questions from respondents during data collection.

• Participate in data validation to ensure data quality.

• Provide daily updates on fieldwork, including completed interviews and any issues encountered.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Study Coordinator or data collection team leaders.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Human Subject Protection is required.

• Experience with electronic data collection using tablets or mobile phones.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Prior experience in extracting health data, particularly from ART clinics.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow study-specific procedures and guidelines reliably.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? send all the required documents to [email protected]
• Applications and supporting documentation shall be submitted as one PDF file (addressed to the Dean – School of Public Health) not later than 5:00pm on 18th December 2024. Please quote the position you are applying for in the subject head of your email and provide a reliable 24-hour phone contact. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.