Qualitative Research Assistant
First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Job Title: Qualitative Research Assistant (5 Data Jobs)
Organisation: MU-JHU Care Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
MU-JHU Care Limited is a registered Ugandan non-governmental organization dedicated to providing services and conducting research on HIV/AIDS care and prevention related to mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Job Summary: The successful persons will be working closely with other professionals on the study team to support and participate in the recruitment and follow up of research participants for BD/LEN study.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The holder of this position will work under the supervision of the BD/LEN Data Manager and will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support and participate in study participant recruitment and follow up
- Carry out quality control measures through the review of collected data for completeness and validity.
- Provide real-time data review feedback to the study team to resolve queries.
- Perform ongoing data cleaning.
- Troubleshoot to identify common causes of errors during documentation /protocol deviations and suggest corrective/preventive actions.
- Perform designated administrative duties.
- Assist the Data Manager and Program Manager in compilation of study reports.
- Participate in obtaining consent from potential participants.
- Review consent documents before handing them over to the regulatory affairs office for safe custody.
- Collect required data from specified health centers/ hospitals and or homes of participants.
- Run errands between the study sites to facilitate data collection activities.
- Any other duties reasonably assigned by the relevant authorities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma equivalent in Social Sciences or a health –related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a Health or clinical research data handling setting and computer literacy is required.
- Commitment, reliability, attention to detail and personal integrity are essential for this position.
- Fluency in at least two of the following languages: Ateso, Karamajong, Luganda, Lugbara, Luo, Lusoga, Runyankore-Rukiga and Runyoro-Rutooro is required.
How to Apply:
Applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Tel No.’s, copies of academic certificates and testimonials (application should not exceed 15MBs) , should be addressed to MU-JHU Human Resource Director and submitted not later than 23rd October 2026 by 5.30pm.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 23rd October 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24