Jobs at Mengo Hospital - Research Officer

Job Title: Research Officer
Employer: Mengo Hospital
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties
• The incumbent will prepare literature reviews to understand medical complications and identify best practice.
• The Research Officer will also screen and enroll study participants
• Administer study informed consent to study participants
• Carry out prospective data collection from patients, patient records, and hospital processes and operations.
• Collect service and research data from study participants using standard tools
• Perform data entry and data cleaning.
• Assist with data analysis as may be requested
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations from investigations done.
• Compile and submit progress reports

Education
• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Social Sciences or related field
• A minimum of two years’ experience in clinical research field
• Certificates in Good Clinical Practice are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effectively work with minimum supervision.
• Skills in interviewing adults.
• Computer literacy skills

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their application letters attached with a CV, copies of academic/training certificates and testimonials, professional membership certificates indicating three (3) referees and a reliable e-mail /telephone contact, addressed to:
Medical Director,
Mengo Hospital,
P.O. Box 7161, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 19th May 2017 by 5:00pm

Deadline: 19th May 2017 by 5:00pm