Epilepsy is a common, chronic, non-communicable disease of the brain which can affect any individual irrespective of age, race, sexual, social or geographical boundaries, and contributes approximately 0.5% to the total global burden of disease. The majority of affected individuals (>80%) live in low resource settings such as is found in Uganda, with the poor most at risk in view of their high exposure to other co-existing conditions associated with epilepsy, as well as limitations in accessing appropriate care. The AWE-Change project is an NIH funded initiative set up by the collaboration of researchers from Makerere University, School of Medicine in Uganda and Duke University, School of Medicine in USA to study various aspects of epilepsy in Uganda. The series of studies will clinically characterize epilepsy, and its psychiatric comorbidities and functional impacts, among children and adult cases; describe the magnitude, drivers, and the impact of epilepsy-related stigma on adolescents; and evaluate the impact of a community-based engagement program to reduce stigma among adolescents with epilepsy in Uganda.
The AWE-Change project seeks to employ the following personnel to work on the project and in the respective study clinics to be set up in various districts all over Uganda.
- Position:Project Coordinator/Manager. (1 Post)
Qualifications and abilities:
- Diploma or degree holder in a social science or health related field. (A Master’s degree will be an added advantage)
- Previous experience in the co-ordination of research studies, and some basic understanding of the scientific and ethical aspects of research studies.
- Ability to prioritize to appropriate deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer literacy and experience with MS Office packages.
- Professional registration with an accredited organization.
- Flexibility to travel and reside in various districts all over Uganda over a two-year period.
- Expected to live in a nearby location next to the respective study clinics set up in various districts all over Uganda
- Fluency in three or more local languages will be an added advantage.
- Prior research experience in epilepsy or a related field will be an added advantage
- Position:Clinical Officer (2 Posts)
Qualifications and abilities:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health or Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry.
- A minimum of 2 year’s work experience in a clinical setting.
- Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
- Previous training in epilepsy care or management is an added advantage.
- Good demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior research experience in epilepsy or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Fluency in three or more local languages will be an added advantage.
- Flexibility to travel and reside in various districts all over Uganda over a two-year period.
- Expected to live in a nearby location next to the respective study clinics set up in various districts all over Uganda.
- Position: Study Nurse (2 Posts)
Qualifications and abilities:
- A certified registered nurse however one with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing will be an added advantage.
- Registration with the Nurses and Practices Council.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in a hospital or research setting
- Certified Good Clinical Practice training is a MUST
- Knowledge and experience in management of cases with epilepsy is an added advantage
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in three or more local languages will be an added advantage.
- Flexibility to travel and reside in various districts all over Uganda over a two-year period.
- Expected to live in a nearby location next to the respective study clinics set up in various districts all over Uganda.
4. Position:EEG technicians (2 Posts)
Qualifications and abilities:
- A diploma or high school education with evidence of on-the-job training in EEG, however one with a certificate or associate degree in EEG will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1 years work experience in a hospital or research setting.
- Knowledge in reading and distinguishing particular kinds of brainwave patterns.
- Experience in preparing, operating and maintaining electroencephalograph machines.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in three or more local languages will be an added advantage.
- Flexibility to travel and reside in various districts all over Uganda over a two-year period.
- Expected to live in a nearby location next to the respective study clinics set up in various districts all over Uganda.
Duty Station:
Respective study clinics set up in various districts all over Uganda.
Applications should be e-mailed to: awechangeproject@gmail.com
Closing date for sending applications: 18th March 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. If you do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline of this advert, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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