Purpose of position

The study coordinator for the IBIS-Megatrial project is responsible for the day-to-day running of the IBIS-Megatrial study in SW Uganda study sites. S/he will oversee research participants' recruitment and enrolment, data collection and management, and work with the study facilities to implement HIV -retesting megatrial interventions

Job description

1.      Coordinate and oversee the IBIS megatrial study in Southwestern Uganda health facilities and communities. 

2.      Engage meaningfully with the different stakeholders involved in HIV testing activities for participation and involvement in the HCD workshops

3.      Work closely with the health facility in charges and health workers involved in HIV testing to ensure that HIV re-testing activities are implemented out smoothly

4.      Ensure that the research data collected are accurate and adhere to the study protocol in accordance with Good Clinical Practices

5.      Supervise staff members working on the study to ensure that they deliver on their study outputs and adhere to IDRC policies

6.      Ensuring all the regulatory documentation of the study particularly ensuring that study continuous review forms are complete and filled appropriately 

7.      Participate in training of study staff to conduct and implement the IBIS Megatrial project using the study protocol and SOPs.

8.      Liaise with the health facility in charge and study technical team leads to ensure the safety of study teams while in the field.

9.      Provide weekly study updates /reports to the study team as required from time to time.

10.  Participate in weekly study meetings as scheduled by the study team.

11.  Participate in budgeting and developing annual work plans for the study.

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:

1.      A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a reputable University/ institution

2.      A Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field with a valid annual practicing license

3.      At least two years’ progressive work experience in HIV related programs and/or community HIV research institution 

4.      Previous training in HIV combination prevention including PrEP delivery at community level is an added advantage. 

5.      Must have good computer and interpersonal skills.

6.      Must have valid GCP and HSP certificates