Study Coordinator job at Makerere University School of Public Health

Background Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for a Study Coordinator under the CONNECT4HEALTH Project. The project seeks to strengthen integrated non-communicable disease and mental health care by connecting community, health-facility and follow-up care pathways in Buikwe and Mayuge districts. Responsibilities To coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the CONNECT4HEALTH Project and facilitate collaboration among the project team, partners, participating districts and other stakeholders. Support the Principal Investigator in coordinating research protocols, project activities, partners and collaborators. Coordinate protocol development, research tools, translations, ethics applications and annual renewals. Prepare and monitor project workplans, implementation and progress reporting. Coordinate field operations, data collection and compliance with research protocols, safeguarding and accountability requirements. Maintain project records and contribute to seminars, blogs, policy briefs and scientific publications. Participate in project-management meetings and contribute to grantsmanship and resource mobilisation. Contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management. Undertake other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator. Qualifications and Desirable Qualities Master of Public Health degree or equivalent. At least five years’ experience in a health setting, preferably within a district local government. Evidence of first authorship of a peer-reviewed journal article. Strong scientific writing, project monitoring, data management, analysis, reporting and presentation skills. Experience in a research environment or study coordination is desirable. Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Research certification is an added advantage. Commitment to pursue and complete a PhD within four years of recruitment. To coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the CONNECT4HEALTH Project and facilitate collaboration among the project team, partners, participating districts and other stakeholders.Support the Principal Investigator in coordinating research protocols, project activities, partners and collaborators.Coordinate protocol development, research tools, translations, ethics applications and annual renewals.Prepare and monitor project workplans, implementation and progress reporting.Coordinate field operations, data collection and compliance with research protocols, safeguarding and accountability requirements.Maintain project records and contribute to seminars, blogs, policy briefs and scientific publications.Participate in project-management meetings and contribute to grantsmanship and resource mobilisation.Contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management.Undertake other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator. Scientific writingProject monitoringData managementData analysisReportingPresentation skills Master of Public Health degree or equivalent.At least five years’ experience in a health setting, preferably within a district local government.Evidence of first authorship of a peer-reviewed journal article.Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Research certification is an added advantage.Commitment to pursue and complete a PhD within four years of recruitment. postgraduate degree 60 JOB-6a6bbe23c1c42 Vacancy title:Study Coordinator [Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Healthcare, Business Operations, Education, Communications & Writing, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government] Jobs at:Makerere University School of Public Health Deadline of this Job:Friday, August 7 2026 Duty Station:Buikwe and Mayuge districts | Uganda SummaryDate Posted: Thursday, July 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Makerere University School of Public Health Makerere University School of Public Health jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS:Background Makerere University School of Public Health invites applications for a Study Coordinator under the CONNECT4HEALTH Project. The project seeks to strengthen integrated non-communicable disease and mental health care by connecting community, health-facility and follow-up care pathways in Buikwe and Mayuge districts. Responsibilities To coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the CONNECT4HEALTH Project and facilitate collaboration among the project team, partners, participating districts and other stakeholders. Support the Principal Investigator in coordinating research protocols, project activities, partners and collaborators. Coordinate protocol development, research tools, translations, ethics applications and annual renewals. Prepare and monitor project workplans, implementation and progress reporting. Coordinate field operations, data collection and compliance with research protocols, safeguarding and accountability requirements. Maintain project records and contribute to seminars, blogs, policy briefs and scientific publications. Participate in project-management meetings and contribute to grantsmanship and resource mobilisation. Contribute to teaching and learning programmes in the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management. Undertake other project-related responsibilities assigned by the Principal Investigator. Qualifications and Desirable Qualities Master of Public Health degree or equivalent. At least five years’ experience in a health setting, preferably within a district local government. Evidence of first authorship of a peer-reviewed journal article. Strong scientific writing, project monitoring, data management, analysis, reporting and presentation skills. Experience in a research environment or study coordination is desirable. Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Research certification is an added advantage. Commitment to pursue and complete a PhD within four years of recruitment. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedureInterested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.Submit a one-page typed application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health; an updated curriculum vitae naming at least two referees; and copies of relevant academic certificates. Combine all documents into one PDF file quoting “Application for Coordinator Position – CONNECT4HEALTH Project” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION