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Study Coordinator

Kampala, Uganda

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Study Coordinator

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Published: May 17, 2024 (4 days ago)

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Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in a Health-related field including Public Health, Community Health or equivalent. A strong background in research in medicine and nursing is strongly recommended.
  • At least 6 years work experience in the malaria field /or experience working on a donor funded project.
  • Strong health programming and advocacy background
  • Experience in community-based health care delivery.
  • Experience in capacity building/ transferring of skills.
  • Experience in working with the central and local government structures.
  • Experience in developing work plans and activity budgets.
  • Thorough understanding of both preventive and curative aspects of malaria control
  • Familiarity with the strategies and guidelines of the Uganda National Malaria Control Division
  • Competency in computer applications (word, excel, power point)
  • Excellent communication skills, with strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
  • Excellent diplomacy and stakeholder liaison skills, and experience in working in partnerships to deliver programmes


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Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in a Health-related field including Public Health, Community Health or equivalent. A strong background in research in medicine and nursing is strongly recommended.
  • At least 6 years work experience in the malaria field /or experience working on a donor funded project.
  • Strong health programming and advocacy background
  • Experience in community-based health care delivery.
  • Experience in capacity building/ transferring of skills.
  • Experience in working with the central and local government structures.
  • Experience in developing work plans and activity budgets.
  • Thorough understanding of both preventive and curative aspects of malaria control
  • Familiarity with the strategies and guidelines of the Uganda National Malaria Control Division
  • Competency in computer applications (word, excel, power point)
  • Excellent communication skills, with strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
  • Excellent diplomacy and stakeholder liaison skills, and experience in working in partnerships to deliver programmes


  • Plan and coordinate advocacy engagements with the Ministry of Health and stakeholders on development and implementation of strategies to mitigate antimalarial drug resistance in Uganda.
  • Support DHTs and frontline health workers to implement strategies to mitigate antimalarial drug resistance in their respective districts and health facilities.
  • Support the partner CBO to develop and disseminate information on mitigation of antimalarial drug resistance.
  • Support the Ministry of Health supply chain in developing national representative quantifications for the medicines and supplies required for mitigation of antimalarial drug resistance.
  • Support the NMCD to plan for and conduct ACTs efficacy studies in the country.
  • Develop program workplans and oversee their implementation as per project timelines.
  • Conduct routine assessments and supervision visits to programme related sites and activities.
  • Work closely with the M&E to collect and analyze complete programmatic data in a timely fashion.
  • Provide regular progress, trip and monthly reports to the line manager in a timely manner and ensure that all the reports are filed.
  • Support the M&E officer to ensure that all relevant project documentation is disseminated to the district health teams.
  • Participate in relevant meetings, presenting project results and experiences as required.
  • Develop effective and collaborative relationships with all project partners, including the district health teams, implementing partners and network of CSOs.
  • Ensure that complementary technical approaches are established with other stakeholders in similar geographical locations.
  • Ensure effective coordination with and capacity building support to the district and community levels.
  • Capture and document field activities, case studies and experience from the field during the course of routine work


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