Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is seeking motivated Research Assistants to support community-based research activities in Kalisizo. The successful candidates will recruit study participants, obtain informed consent, conduct interviews, provide health education and HIV counselling support, collect biological specimens, and ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality data collection in accordance with approved research protocols and ethical standards.
Working closely with field supervisors and research teams, the Research Assistants will conduct community follow-up visits, maintain participant confidentiality, support biosafety and infection prevention procedures, manage study documentation, and contribute to the successful implementation of research studies across Rakai and Kyotera districts. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, computer literacy, fluency in Luganda, and a willingness to work extensively in community settings.
Responsibilities
- Recruit study participants
- Conduct field interviews
- Collect research data
- Support specimen collection
- Maintain study records
Must Have
- Relevant diploma or degree
- One-year experience
- Luganda fluency
- Computer skills
- Community engagement
Nice to have
- Research experience
- Motorcycle riding
- Class A permit
- HIV counselling experience
- Biosafety knowledge
What's great in the job?
- Contribute to Public Health Research: Support research that generates evidence to improve healthcare and community wellbeing.
- Engage Communities: Work directly with households and communities while promoting ethical research practices.
- Professional Development: Gain practical experience in participant recruitment, informed consent, interviewing, and field research.
- Build Research Skills: Develop expertise in research protocols, biosafety, specimen handling, and quality assurance.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary research teams committed to scientific excellence.
- Meaningful Community Impact: Play an important role in delivering high-quality research that informs health programmes and policy.
What We Offer
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative biomedical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local and international population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in Uganda.
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work.
You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Perks
A full-time position
Attractive salary package.
Medical Insurance
Comprehensive health coverage.
Retirement Benefits
Pension plan with employer contributions.
Employee Growth
Ongoing training and growth opportunities.
