Study Counsellor at MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

The Unit is an internationally recognized Centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative healthcare options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts. The Unit is now seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to fill the following position:
Study Counsellor (1 position)
Position code:SC-521
Reports to: Scientist A
Station: Entebbe

Job Purpose:
This position will assist in reviewing CBT and group counselling notes. S/he will also support the documentation and filing of the site investigator file and other regulatory documents ahead of the site close-out monitoring visit.

Roles &Responsibilities
• Verifies that participants’ intervention files and Case Report Forms (CRFs) are all accounted form and filed appropriately;
• Reviews participants’ intervention files and performs internal quality control of hard copy files following ICH-GCP guidelines to ensure clarity;
• Resolves discrepancies in participants’ information in the intervention files, in consultation with the study PI and coordinator;
• Documents any changes to participants CRFs appropriately in notes-to-files, and quality control reports;
• Available to answer queries from the data management team and statisticians regarding entries in participants’ CRFs;
• Maintains confidentiality for study participant documents;
• Assists in final stock taking and storage of study supplies;
• Assists in the archiving of participants CRFs and other study documents;
• Works with other study staff to maintain, update and ensure that the Investigator Site File and other regulatory documents are ready for the Monitor/Designee to review during the close-out visit.; and,
• Any other role that is line with the position that is assigned by the line manager.

Person Specification
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Developmental studies, Psychology or related course;
• Training in Counselling is an added advantage;
• At least 1-year experience conducting socio-behavioral research with a focus on delivering cognitive behavioral therapy intervention to female sex workers;
• Prior experience in research in humans;
• Prior experience in data cleaning and quality control;
• Training in Good Clinical Practice
• Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, Nvivo);
• Good verbal and written communication skills; and,
• Good command of both English and Luganda.

Method of Application

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation
https://redcap.link/Study_Counsellor
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.

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 4th June 2021, 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received. In the event you are selected as the best candidate for the job, it will be a requirement to present certified copies of academic documents prior to contracting.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

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