Research Assistants
Full time @Makerere University School of Public Health posted 10 minutes ago in Administration Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 28735
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Administration
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Background
Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications from qualified medical doctors, nurses and midwives for temporary Research Assistant positions under the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study. The study examines why shortages of health workers coexist with unemployment and underemployment among qualified health professionals in Africa. Successful applicants will support quantitative and qualitative research during designated periods of data collection.
Responsibilities
- To support quantitative and qualitative data collection, participant recruitment, research documentation, data management and analysis under the NETOMA study.
- Support research preparation, literature reviews, tool development, piloting and training.
- Conduct quantitative surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
- Recruit participants, obtain informed consent and maintain confidentiality and research ethics standards.
- Ensure accurate electronic data collection, transcription, validation and fieldwork documentation.
- Support data cleaning, qualitative and quantitative analysis, research reports and dissemination.
- Maintain research equipment and records, submit progress updates and participate in study team activities.
Qualifications and Desirable Qualities
- Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery, with relevant professional training and qualifications.
- Practical research experience across study design, data collection, analysis and dissemination.
- Experience conducting quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.
- Proficiency in electronic data collection, research documentation, literature reviews and scientific writing.
- Research ethics training, strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with ODK, KoboToolbox, REDCap, health workforce research or local languages is advantageous; a Master’s degree by dissertation is desirable.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, a five-page CV with details of two referees, academic documents, and other supporting documents through https://forms.gle/VXMHfzUzn3gsAQBw9. Label each document with the applicant’s name and document type. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
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