Home Visitor Job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)

Home Visitor 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
• Participate in community mobilization in preparation for screening and enrolment
• 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.
• 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 or motor cycle transportation as requested by study team.
• 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 with study team to ensure participant adherence of the protocol procedures.
• May require some counselling of participant and/ or family member.
• Maintain the motorbikes/ vehicle in good working condition and report any problems to the Study Coordinator/Administrative Officer.

Qualification Required
• A diploma in humanities or related from a recognized institution, a bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage
• Must have a valid riding license with at least two years of experience in riding
• Three years progressive experience working as a home visitor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to speak Japadhola, Ateso, Samia, Kiswahili, or Luganda
• Good communication and interpersonal skills