Job Summary:
The Psychologist Research Assistant will support the implementation of the research project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the study collaborators in putting together the study protocol and assessment instruments
Ensure that the study obtains and complies with national science and ethical requirements
Supports the implementation of the study in the four health units of Nkozi Hospital, Buwama Health Centre III, Butoro Health Centre III and Mpigi Health Centre IV in Mpigi district.
Participates in collection both quantitative and qualitative study data
Ensure that the collected data is properly stored and archived at the Data Management Section of the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM
Support communication and collaboration between the study partners
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Medical Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI) Psychologist Research Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology with course units in work related stress.
A post graduate degree is desired.
Should have experience working in a medical research setting.
Should have prior experience of supporting studies in the areas of psychology or psychiatry.
Should have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in psychology
Ability to undertake preliminary analyses of quantitative and qualitative data in psychology or psychiatry is desired.
How to Apply:
Fill an online form accordingly by following the link below and there after submit your application documents to the e-mail below:
Click Here. Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Please email your application to recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Applications should include academic documents, a cover letter, CV, daytime telephone contact and three traceable professional references. Combine all application documentation into one PDF document.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to verification by the issuing institutions. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only.
Please quote the following position code in the subject line of the email: Psychologist Research Assistant: PRA719
The applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49 Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 26th July 2019 by 5:00om