About the job
MUJHU RESEARCH COLLABORATION – MUJHU CARE LTD, a Kampala – based equal opportunities Research and Service Delivery Organisation with more than 350 employees is seeking interested, committed and reliable professionals with the described qualifications to apply for the position of a Locum ND Tester (multiple positions) on studies being implemented in Kampala, Uganda. The ND testers will be required to work from Monday to Friday. The positions are Locum positions on short term contracts not exceeding nine months.
Job Title: Neurodevelopment Testers
Reports To: Study Coordinator
Job Location: MUJHU offices, Mulago, Kampala.
Required qualifications and Profile:
A Bachelors of Community Psychology or equivalent with two years’ working experience as a Paediatric Neurodevelopment (ND) Tester and/or Trainer. Proficiency in administration of ND evaluations including Wide Range Achievement test (WRAT), Mullen, KABC2, BRIEF,TOVA, CBCL is also required. The candidates should be fluent in Luganda with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A strong professional ethos with a passion for improving care for the HIV-infected and affected women, children and their families. Experience in HIV care /research would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer neuropsychological tests on study participants and their caregivers per protocol.
- Score administered neuropsychology tests and questionnaires using the relevant software.
- Perform quality control checks for scored tests and related forms.
- Enter neuropsychology data into relevant databases.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the research protocol including any amendments under the supervision of the Study Investigators.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary study team under the supervision of the Study Investigator to ensure timely communication and coordination.
- Maintain required GCP, HSP and professional accreditation.
- Participate in any other study related duties assigned by the relevant authorities.
How to apply
Applications with complete CVs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Tel No.’s, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be hand delivered to: MU-JHU Reception, located in MUJHU 1 Building – not later than 15th April, 2021 by 5:30p.m. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.