Medical Officer (Fresher NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 18th August 2025
Key Requirement: Bachelor’s in Medicine & Surgery, current license, 3+ years research experience.
About the Organisation
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Will play an essential role in the recruitment, screening and enrollment of new participants to the above study. Study participants generally require a high level of care, and generally includes lumbar punctures, obtaining informed consent in collaboration with the study nurses, ordering lab tests and prescribing medications as appropriate.
- Will be responsible for assessing and providing care for all study patients and providing the necessary documentation according to the protocol. Documentation of research includes a mixture of electronic medical records and paper files.
- Will provide clinical care in the outpatient clinic at IDI during the study follow-up period.
- Ensure very sick patients are properly management at the various in-patient hospitals and get referred as the need arises.
- Will be responsible for identifying, reporting, and summarizing all severe adverse events in a timely manner.
- Manage patients with AE/SAE and will be required to review the inpatient at least once to get patient updates.
- Carry out outreach/ community sensitization whenever the need arises.
- Any other duties assigned.
Documentation
- Shall be responsible for completing daily and reviewing case record forms (CRFs) to ensure completeness of data entry.
- Responsible for submitting CRFs for data entry.
- Responsible for responding to error queries from data management team.
- Complete and maintain current training in Good Clinical Practices
- Maintain and update summary of inpatient participants
Team Work/Collaboration
- Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team related activities
- Inpatient care is generally collaborative with team members and consists of daily rounds together with other study staff as well as international collaborators
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery
- Licensed medical doctor with a current practicing license, at least 3 years of work experience in research. Experience working in a clinical trial is an added advantage.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- High level of energy is desirable for effective performance in the hospital setting
- Knowledge of software programs such as Excel, Microsoft word, reference management software and Google Calendar/Drive or a willingness to learn
- An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.
How to Apply
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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