Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery (MBChB), plus a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Research or Internal Medicine
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in clinical research or public health in the Ugandan setting, preferably in TB, HIV, or other infectious diseases.
  
• Demonstrable interest in research, scientific writing and publication with at least one first author peer reviewed publication
  

Person Specification

• Experience with electronic data capture tools and statistical software (RedCap, STATA, R)
  
• Training in Human Subjects Research (HSP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity for working with TB affected communities.
  

Study Coordination and Trial Management

• Oversee participant recruitment, randomization, and follow-up schedules in accordance with the approved protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and EDCTP regulations
  
• Ensure timely and accurate collection, entry, and verification of study data using electronic data capture systems.
  
• Oversee training and coordination of study nurses, health facility staff, and community health workers in both Uganda and South Africa to ensure smooth trial operations. Occasional travel to South Africa may be needed for this.
  

PhD Research Activities

• Develop a PhD concept and enroll in an approved PhD program at Makerere University and/or the University of Amsterdam by the end of Year 1.
  
• Develop a full doctoral research proposal in consultation with the RECENT TB Scientific and Capacity Building Leads as well as academic supervisors and achieve full registration by the end of Year 2.
  
• Prepare and submit at least 2 manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication in accordance with PhD requirements by the end of Year 4.