Research Assistants – HB-PrEP Study

Job Detail

Job ID 25403
Career Level Officer
Experience 3 Years
Gender Both
Industry Administration
Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Type Full time

Job Description

Description

RHSP is seeking two Research Assistants to support a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating peer-delivered, home-based PrEP care for rural female sex workers. The successful candidates will support participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrolment, randomization and follow-up while coordinating home- and clinic-based study activities and supervising Peer Workers delivering home-based PrEP services.

The role will also involve participant retention and tracing, research data collection, urine sample handling, quality assurance, PrEP commodity monitoring, study documentation, and reporting of adverse events or protocol deviations. Research Assistants will additionally support study budgeting, participant reimbursements, financial accountability, and reporting. Candidates should understand HIV prevention and PrEP care, have experience working with populations at elevated risk for HIV, communicate effectively in English and Luganda, and be able to travel regularly by motorcycle to study communities.

Responsibilities

Recruit study participants
Supervise Peer Workers
Coordinate PrEP services
Collect research data
Track participant retention

Must Have

Relevant diploma/degree
HIV prevention knowledge
Key population experience
English & Luganda
Valid riding permit

Nice to have

Research data collection
Participant interviewing
Computer skills
Team supervision
PrEP experience

What’s great in the job?

Innovative HIV Prevention Research: Contribute to a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating a community-oriented approach to PrEP delivery.
Community Impact: Support HIV prevention services for rural women at elevated risk for HIV and help improve access to PrEP care.
Field Research Experience: Build practical expertise in recruitment, informed consent, participant interviewing, retention tracking, and longitudinal follow-up.
Supervisory Experience: Work directly with and supervise Peer Workers delivering home-based PrEP services.
PrEP Service Exposure: Gain experience with PrEP refills, HIV self-testing support, adherence counselling, referrals, and community-based service delivery.
Research Quality: Develop experience in protocol compliance, data quality assurance, specimen management, and reporting study concerns.
Operational Skills: Build practical experience in activity budgeting, participant reimbursements, financial accountability, reporting, and study logistics.

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