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IDI Job Advert: Study Runner

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2 years ago

January 23, 2024

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Guests led by Prof. Charles George Okiria, Chairperson of the Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) Uganda (2nd Left) tour one of the facilities of the Core Lab under the Laboratory Programme at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University in Mulago during the Open Day on 13th February 2020.

General Summary

The study runner will be required to retrieve participant charts from either the IDI records office or store for archived files. They will also be required to assist in couriering and delivering documents or any other study-related material to or from the IDI site. The individual should be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the records officer to retrieve study participant charts from the records office in IDI-Mulago.
Work with the records officer to retrieve archived study participant files from the store in Ntinda.
To ensure that all participant charts are returned to either the medical records office or store after they have been used.
Assist in delivering study documents for example consent patient reimbursement forms.
Any other duties (within reason) that may be assigned by the Medical Officer or Principal Investigator.

Person Specification

Uganda Certificate of Education.
Experience in performing similar roles in a research study or clinical trial is an added advantage.
Speed and accuracy at performing tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
Good communication skills.

More details

Job Code: SR001
No of Positions: 1
Station: IDI- Mulago
Classification: Full-time
Duration: 12 Months
Reports to: STUDY COORDINATOR
Posted Date: 2024-01-23 09:52:05.000
Closing Date: 2024-02-19 23:59:00.000

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Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) with L-R: Ms. Kevin Nabiryo, Mr. Godfrey Othieno, Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, Dr. Daniel Ruhweza, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa and Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha after the inauguration on 20th April 2026. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe inaugurates Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC) chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi, 20th April 2026, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

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