Jobs in Uganda - Driver/Home Visitor job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)


Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Driver/Home Visitor job Post

Location:  Jobs in Uganda 2021 - 2022


Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 10 December 2021

Hiring Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Details:

Job Advertisement: Driver/Home Visitor (1 Position)
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Driver/Home Visitor for the MIC DROP study to be based in Busia. The Successful candidate will be reporting to the Study Coordinator.

Job description:
• Participate in the recruitment phase of the study by ensuring enrolled participants are given transport refund.
• Verify the participant’s residence and report changes of residence and/ or guardianship status to senior study personnel.
• Participate in GPS activities.
• Participate in household survey activities as assigned by the coordinator.
• Read consent documents in local languages and interpreting for the consenting physician and participants during the consent process if and when necessary
• Small errands requiring vehicle transportation as requested by senior study personnel.
• Collect participants and bring them to the clinic when they have missed a routine visit or are found to be ill or in need of medical attention.
• Working to ensure participant adherence of the study protocol procedures.
• May require some counselling of participant and/ or family member.
• Maintain the vehicle in good working condition and report any problems to the Study Coordinator/Administrative Officer.
• Carry out administrative tasks.
• Maintain a log book for the study vehicle.


Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
• Diploma or Certificate in a related field
• Basic training in Motor-vehicle mechanics
• 3-5 years’ progressive working experience in a similar setting with a valid driving permit.
• Should be able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
• Defensive driving certificate is a must.
• Ability to speak Samia, Swahili, Luganda, Ateso will be an added advantage
• Experience handling sensitive project supplies, samples, information,
• Ability to work long hours and in a Team.

Application procedure

Submit your applications using this link on the IDRC website: http://idrcuganda.org/careers.html 
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
1. All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website on or before 5:00pm, Friday 10th December 2021. Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
2. Applications cannot be amended following submission.
3. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FURTHER

Date Posted: 2021-12-03

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