Research Assistant - Enrolled Nurse job at Rakai Health Sciences Program

We're Hiring! Rakai Health Sciences Program is seeking to hire individuals for the position of Research Assistant-Enrolled Nurse. This role is based in Kalisizo, Kyotera District, and there are 4 positions available. Key responsibility The key responsibilities for this role include: Recruit and enroll study participants in line with study protocols. Obtain informed consent and conduct participant interviews. Collect accurate research data and complete study documentation. Conduct household census, surveys, and validate participant information. Provide health education, HIV counseling, and participant follow-up where applicable. Collect, label, and safely transport biological specimens while adhering to biosafety standards. Provide basic clinical care and referrals as required. Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure high-quality data collection. Safeguard assigned equipment and support daily community field activities, including motorcycle travel where required. Qualifications The qualifications required for this position are: The successful candidate should hold a Certificate in comprehensive nursing or Certificate in nursing. Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization. Experience in human subject's research (Added advantage). Willingness to reside in Rakai / Kyotera districts. Fluent in Luganda. Experience in Motorcycle riding for long distances with a valid riding permit (Class A) (Added advantage). Recruit and enroll study participants in line with study protocols.Obtain informed consent and conduct participant interviews.Collect accurate research data and complete study documentation.Conduct household census, surveys, and validate participant information.Provide health education, HIV counseling, and participant follow-up where applicable.Collect, label, and safely transport biological specimens while adhering to biosafety standards.Provide basic clinical care and referrals as required.Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure high-quality data collection.Safeguard assigned equipment and support daily community field activities, including motorcycle travel where required. Fluent in LugandaMotorcycle riding Certificate in comprehensive nursing or Certificate in nursing.Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization.Experience in human subject's research (Added advantage).Willingness to reside in Rakai / Kyotera districts.Experience in Motorcycle riding for long distances with a valid riding permit (Class A) (Added advantage). professional certificate 12 JOB-6a6bc01b20792 Vacancy title:Research Assistant - Enrolled Nurse [Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering] Jobs at:Rakai Health Sciences Program Deadline of this Job:Monday, August 10 2026 Duty Station:Kalisizo, Kyotera District | Kyotera SummaryDate Posted: Thursday, July 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Rakai Health Sciences Program Rakai Health Sciences Program jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS:We're Hiring! Rakai Health Sciences Program is seeking to hire individuals for the position of Research Assistant-Enrolled Nurse. This role is based in Kalisizo, Kyotera District, and there are 4 positions available. Key responsibility The key responsibilities for this role include: Recruit and enroll study participants in line with study protocols. Obtain informed consent and conduct participant interviews. Collect accurate research data and complete study documentation. Conduct household census, surveys, and validate participant information. Provide health education, HIV counseling, and participant follow-up where applicable. Collect, label, and safely transport biological specimens while adhering to biosafety standards. Provide basic clinical care and referrals as required. Maintain participant confidentiality and ensure high-quality data collection. Safeguard assigned equipment and support daily community field activities, including motorcycle travel where required. Qualifications The qualifications required for this position are: The successful candidate should hold a Certificate in comprehensive nursing or Certificate in nursing. Working experience of at least 1 year in a reputable health organization. Experience in human subject's research (Added advantage). Willingness to reside in Rakai / Kyotera districts. Fluent in Luganda. Experience in Motorcycle riding for long distances with a valid riding permit (Class A) (Added advantage). Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: professional certificate Job application procedureAll interested candidates possessing the above attributes can send their applications, including a cover letter, updated CV with 3 referees, and copies of academic qualifications/certificates in one document (PDF), through our website https://rhsp.org/. Only online applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 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