Field Supervisors (4 Positions)

About Makerere University School of Public Health

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), established in 1954, is a leading centre of excellence for public health training, research and community engagement in sub-Saharan Africa. As one of five Schools under the Makerere University College of Health Sciences, MakSPH is mandated to provide training, community service and research in the public health field. Its vision is to be a thought leader of knowledge generation for societal transformation and development, with a mission to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning and research services responsive to dynamic national and global needs.

The School offers 12+ degree programmes (including PhD by Research and PhD by Coursework and Research), four departments (Community Health and Behavioral Sciences; Disease Control and Environmental Health; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Health Policy Planning and Management), and collaborates with partners in over 35 African countries and the Global North to generate evidence, inform policy and build resilient health systems. MakSPH conducts research and provides consultation services to the Government of Uganda Ministry of Health, national and international health organizations, and bilateral/multilateral agencies.

This position is under the Scaling the Optimal Use of Multiple ACTs to Prevent Antimalarial Drug Resistance (STOP-AMDR) Project, implemented by MakSPH in collaboration with Jhpiego and in close partnership with the Ministry of Health's National Malaria Elimination Division and other stakeholders. The project aims to generate evidence for the introduction and scale-up of Multiple First-line Therapies (MFT) in Uganda — a highly relevant opportunity for public health professionals seeking hands-on experience in malaria research, implementation science, and health systems strengthening.

Main campus: Mulago Hill Road, Mulago, Kampala, Uganda | Tel: +256 414 543872 | Email: dean@musph.ac.ug | Website: https://sph.mak.ac.ug | X/Twitter: @MakSPH

Job Details

Makerere University School of Public Health seeks 4 Field Supervisors to lead and supervise quantitative and qualitative data-collection teams in Buikwe and Busia districts. This is a Full-time, short-term position for approximately two months during the first phase of the STOP-AMDR Project, requiring full-time residence in the assigned study district throughout the data-collection period.

The STOP-AMDR Project (Scaling the Optimal Use of Multiple ACTs to Prevent Antimalarial Drug Resistance) is implemented in collaboration with Jhpiego and the Ministry of Health's National Malaria Elimination Division to generate evidence for the introduction and scale-up of Multiple First-line Therapies in Uganda.

• Employer: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)
• Project: STOP-AMDR (in collaboration with Jhpiego & MoH National Malaria Elimination Division)
• Location: Buikwe and Busia districts, Uganda
• Duty Station: Buikwe and Busia districts
• Level of Effort: Fulltime
• Duration: Approximately two months during the first phase
• Reporting to: Project Coordinator / Investigators
• Employment Type: Full-time (short-term contract)
• Number of Positions: 4

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise quantitative and qualitative data-collection teams in Buikwe and Busia districts and ensure that field activities are conducted in accordance with the study protocol.
• Attend study meetings and support the training of research assistants and enumerators, including pretesting activities.
• Supervise field data collection in accordance with the study protocol and in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
• Oversee project materials and field logistics.
• Lead community entry and liaise with district and local leaders.
• Ensure that household listing and mapping are completed correctly before random sampling.
• Support the selection of facilities and participants for provider surveys.
• Monitor data quality, conduct spot checks and ensure adherence to enumeration-area boundaries and study protocols.
• Review completed study forms and compile regular and end-of-assignment field reports.
• Help resolve challenges encountered by field teams, including troubleshooting data-collection tools.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator or investigators.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree.
• Experience leading field teams conducting large and complex surveys at national or regional level.
• Experience collecting quantitative data using mobile-assisted data-collection systems.
• Experience collecting qualitative data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow study procedures and guidelines reliably.
• Ability and willingness to reside in the assigned study district throughout the data-collection period.
• Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines and operate with minimal supervision.
• A valid certificate in Human Subjects Protection and/or Good Clinical Practice.

Application Procedure

• Complete the online application form via the official application link: Apply.
• Prepare an application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health.
• Attach an updated curriculum vitae (CV).
• Include names and contact details of two referees.
• Attach a valid human subjects research training certificate (Human Subjects Protection and/or Good Clinical Practice).
• Submit the complete application through the online form before the deadline: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 4:00 PM.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Research
• Job Type: Full-time (Short-term, ~2 months first phase)
• Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-02 at 4:00 PM (Wednesday, 2 September 2026)
• Duty Station: Buikwe and Busia districts
• Posted: 2 days ago
• No of Jobs: 4
• Application Link: Apply
• Location pin: Makerere University School of Public Health, New Mulago Hill Road, Mulago, Kampala, Uganda (Mulago Hospital Complex) | Project field sites: Buikwe and Busia districts, Uganda