Clinician

About Makerere University School of Public Health

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is one of the leading public health education and research institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and one of the four schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Tracing its origins to the early 1950s, its mandate is to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research and community service responsive to dynamic national and global health needs. Its mission is committed to providing transformative and innovative teaching, learning and research services responsive to dynamic national and global needs, with a vision to be a centre of excellence in providing leadership in public health. MakSPH works closely with the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Elimination Division, Jhpiego (an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University) and other stakeholders. For applicants, this Clinician role under the Scaling the Optimal Use of Multiple ACTs to Prevent Antimalarial Drug Resistance (STOP-AMDR) Project offers hands-on involvement in a high-impact molecular surveillance study generating evidence for introducing and scaling up multiple first-line therapies to prevent antimalarial drug resistance in Uganda.

Job Details

MakSPH, in collaboration with Jhpiego, is implementing the Scaling the Optimal Use of Multiple ACTs to Prevent Antimalarial Drug Resistance (STOP-AMDR) Project. The project conducts a molecular surveillance study to determine the prevalence and distribution of molecular markers of antimalarial drug resistance and works closely with the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Elimination Division.

• Position: Clinician (2 Positions) - one Lusamia speaker and one Luganda speaker
• Duty Station: Buikwe and Busia districts, Uganda - candidates assigned according to language proficiency and study requirements; work at participating health facilities. 📍 Buikwe and Busia districts, Uganda
• Location: Buikwe and Busia districts
• Level of Effort: Short-term, Full Time
• Duration: Approximately one month for the first phase, beginning with training in September 2026
• Reporting Line: Molecular Team Supervisor
• Organisation: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)
• Project: STOP-AMDR - Molecular surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen and enrol eligible malaria patients, collect clinical and study information, support sample handling and facilitate malaria case management at participating health facilities.
• Screen patients and determine their eligibility for study enrolment according to the approved protocol.
• Explain study procedures and obtain written informed consent and assent where applicable.
• Collect complete and accurate demographic, clinical and study information using approved tools.
• Label, document and temporarily store study samples before handing them over for transport.
• Provide or facilitate malaria case management according to national treatment guidelines, regardless of study participation.
• Protect participant confidentiality and comply with ethical requirements, Good Clinical Practice and the approved protocol.
• Document and report protocol deviations and other study-related concerns to the Molecular Team Supervisor.
• Participate in training, meetings, monitoring visits and quality-assurance activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Full registration with the relevant professional council and a valid practising licence in Uganda.
• At least one year of clinical experience, preferably in malaria case management, infectious diseases or health research.
• Previous experience in clinical research, participant enrolment, informed consent and study documentation provides an added advantage.
• Competence in patient assessment.
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic data-capture systems.
• Valid certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP).
• Ability to speak Lusamia or Luganda, according to the position selected (one position for each language).
• Commitment to participant confidentiality, study protocols and flexible working arrangements.

Application Procedure

• Prepare an application letter addressed to The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health, clearly indicating your preferred study district (Buikwe or Busia) and relevant language proficiency (Lusamia or Luganda).
• Attach an updated curriculum vitae (CV) listing two referees and their contact details.
• Include valid Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection training certificates.
• Submit your application online via the application portal: Apply Now
• Alternative application link: Apply Now
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive invitations for interviews.
• Deadline for submission is Monday, 21 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EAT.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare, Research, Science & Engineering, Health
• Job Type: Full Time (Short-term Contract - approx. 1 month)
• Deadline of this Job: 21 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EAT
• Duty Station: Buikwe and Busia districts (assigned by language proficiency)
• Date Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 days ago)
• No of Positions: 2
• Application Link: Apply Now (also via Apply Now)
• Location pin: 📍 Buikwe and Busia districts, Uganda