Clinical Officer Job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Clinical Officer Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: March 20 2025

Hiring Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Job Details:

Duties Brief
• Work closely with Medical Officers to ensure participants are seen on time and the clinic opens Mon-Sun 8am-5pm, when on duty.
• Participate in screening of study participants and obtain informed consent from parents/guardians.
• Ensure accurate and proper completion of all study logs and case record forms
• Perform clinical examinations and basic laboratory evaluations
• Provide appropriate treatment for participants, and refer complicated cases for further evaluation, with support of Medical Officers.
• Participate in entering Laboratory results into the participants’ case record forms and filing of the result slips under supervision of the Medical Officers.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and research findings as appropriate
• Attend staff meetings Qualifications and other desirables for the

Qualification Required
• A diploma in clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be fully registered with Allied Health professionals and must have a valid practicing license.
• Experience in providing care to participants in a research setting • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak Japadhola, Ateso, Samia, Kiswahili, or Luganda
• Training in Good Clinical Practice will be an added advantage