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Study Coordinator

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking a Study Coordinator to support implementation and coordination of clinical research activities in Busia. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, team supervision, data quality, participant follow-up, study operations, and coordination across clinical and laboratory teams.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure efficient study implementation, regulatory compliance, and coordination across clinical and laboratory teams.

  • Maintain study regulatory files, including IRB approvals, consent forms, and protocol amendments.

  • Supervise study staff including Clinical Officers, Nurses, Home Visitors, and Laboratory personnel.

  • Oversee data collection, entry, and validation processes and monitor participant follow-up to minimize loss to follow-up.

  • Coordinate procurement, distribution, storage, inventory management, and accountability of study supplies and materials.

  • Prepare weekly progress reports, document deviations and adverse events, and support participant retention and dissemination activities.

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

Location:

Busia, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

24 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).

  • At least 5 years of experience.

  • Knowledge of malaria and HIV research contexts.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.

  • Master’s degree in basic sciences such as Pharmacology or Physiology is an added advantage.

  • GCP certification, experience with clinical research processes, and familiarity with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap are added advantages.

Laboratory Technician

SUMMARY: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration is seeking Laboratory Technicians to support laboratory screening, sample processing, testing, and storage for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on blood and urine sample handling, laboratory assays, quality assurance, result recording, and laboratory inventory management in line with study protocols and laboratory standards.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carry out laboratory screening of patients and perform other tests as requested by the clinician.

  • Prepare, stain, read, and store blood smears.

  • Collect, process, store, and organize shipment of blood and urine samples for haematology, biochemistry, PK, and molecular studies.

  • Record results of laboratory evaluations and maintain records of laboratory activities.

  • Perform laboratory quality assurance for all laboratory procedures.

  • Requisition laboratory supplies and support proper sample and inventory management.

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

  • Diploma certificate and transcript.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

  • Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.

  • Ability to accurately collect, label, process, store, and ship samples.

  • Ability to maintain laboratory records, follow SOPs and QC procedures, and manage reagents, consumables, and equipment.

Study Nurse

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking Study Nurses to support participant care and study drug management for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on study drug accountability, participant counselling, drug administration, clinic nursing duties, and accurate study data documentation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage study and other drugs and maintain accountability logs.

  • Participate in counselling and general management of study participants.

  • Administer study and concomitant drugs.

  • Support patient welfare and transport reimbursement processes.

  • Perform nursing duties in the clinic as required.

  • Accurately collect, record, and maintain study data and source documents.

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing.

  • Diploma certificate.

  • Valid practicing license.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP).

  • At least 2 years of experience.

  • Strong communication, organizational, teamwork, Microsoft Office, drug storage, dispensing, accountability, reconciliation, and drug administration skills.

Clinical Officer

SUMMARY: MU-UCSF Research Collaboration is seeking Clinical Officers to support participant screening, clinical management, and study operations for research activities in Arua. The role focuses on protocol-based assessments, patient care, adverse event reporting, clinic supervision, and accurate clinical documentation throughout the study period.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Screen and evaluate participants against study inclusion and exclusion criteria.

  • Diagnose, treat, and monitor participants’ clinical conditions throughout the study.

  • Explain study procedures, risks, and benefits and support the consent process.

  • Identify, manage, and report adverse events and serious adverse events in line with protocol requirements.

  • Record clinical findings, laboratory results, treatments, and study data accurately in source documents and CRFs.

  • Supervise clinic operations, laboratory coordination, participant follow-up, and study staff including Nurses, Laboratory Technicians, and Home Visitors.

Category:

Health & Medical

Company:

MU-UCSF Research Collaboration

Location:

Arua, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.

  • Diploma certificate or transcript.

  • Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP).

  • Annual Practicing License.

  • Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.

  • At least 2 years of experience, with competence in clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures, patient management, protocol-driven interventions, and proficiency in local language(s) spoken in the study area.

National Project Coordinator

SUMMARY: FAO is seeking a National Project Coordinator to support implementation of the Uganda REDD-plus results-based payments project under the FAO Representation in Uganda. The role focuses on project coordination, work planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and compliance with FAO, GCF, and Government of Uganda procedures.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead daily management and coordination of the project team and activities.

  • Coordinate project work plans, budgets, procurement plans, travel plans, and M&E plans.

  • Ensure development, updating, implementation, and monitoring of project documents throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Coordinate inter-agency, inter-ministerial, and implementing partner activities, including engagement with the Ministry of Water and Environment.

  • Support technical reporting to FAO and the Green Climate Fund and convene the Project Board or Steering Committee.

  • Represent the project externally and liaise with FAO technical units, partners, and implementing personnel.

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

12 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

28 Apr 2026

Application Details:

Requirements:

  • University degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in natural resources management, forest and/or land management, and REDD+ or halting deforestation.

  • Knowledge of REDD+ processes and at least one of the following: emission reductions actions, MRV, or forest and land monitoring.

  • Working knowledge of English.

  • Must be a national of Uganda.

  • Experience with intergovernmental bodies, multidisciplinary teams, partnerships, and technical or policy document preparation is desirable.

Instrument Commissioning Engineer

SUMMARY: Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Instrument Commissioning Engineer to support instrumentation and control system commissioning on a large-scale onshore energy project in Buliisa. The role focuses on pre-commissioning and commissioning execution, testing, documentation, system handover, and coordination across control, safety, and telecom systems.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define subsystem boundaries and commissioning scope for instrumentation systems.

  • Review and approve contractor commissioning procedures and strategies.

  • Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning execution activities for instrumentation and control systems.

  • Witness testing, manage punch list close-out, and support readiness for start-up.

  • Support FAT, iFAT, and SAT activities and review commissioning dossiers and documentation.

  • Coordinate commissioning of ICSS, ESD, F&G, and related instrumentation and telecom systems, and support handover to operations.

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS)

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Relevant technical qualification in Instrumentation, Control Systems, or a related field.

  • At least 8 years of experience in commissioning within oil and gas or energy projects.

  • Strong experience with ICSS, ESD, and F&G systems.

  • Experience with instrumentation and telecom systems.

  • Familiarity with ICAPS and commissioning databases.

  • Strong coordination, stakeholder management, and English communication skills.

Electrical & HVAC Commissioning Engineer

SUMMARY: Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Electrical & HVAC Commissioning Engineer to support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on a major onshore energy development project in Buliisa. The role focuses on electrical and HVAC system readiness, contractor coordination, system completion, energisation, and handover to operations.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Define subsystem boundaries and commissioning packages for electrical and HVAC systems.

  • Oversee contractor preparation and execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

  • Review and approve commissioning procedures, methodologies, and handover documentation.

  • Witness commissioning activities and manage punch list close-out to achieve system completion.

  • Oversee HV and MV system commissioning and energisation activities.

  • Coordinate HVAC commissioning, site audits, FAT support, and training for operations handover.

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS)

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • At least 10–12 years of experience in commissioning within oil and gas or large-scale industrial projects.

  • Strong experience with HV and MV systems.

  • Strong experience with electrical equipment, interfaces, and HVAC systems commissioning.

  • Proven experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.

  • Familiarity with ICAPS or similar completion systems, with strong contractor management and coordination skills.

Piping Process Commissioning Engineer

SUMMARY: Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Piping Process Commissioning Engineer to support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on a major onshore oil and gas project in Uganda. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing piping and process commissioning works to support safe and efficient start-up readiness.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement pre-commissioning and commissioning execution plans for piping and process systems.

  • Coordinate preparation activities including procedures, resources, tools, consumables, vendor support, and manpower mobilization.

  • Review and approve commissioning documentation, engineering deliverables, and contractor submissions.

  • Oversee system definition, subsystem numbering, limit drawings, and tracking of commissioning activities in the database.

  • Lead on-site commissioning execution and coordinate daily activities across contractors, construction, operations, and other stakeholders.

  • Support preparation and execution of multidisciplinary operational test procedures while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS)

Location:

Site-based, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil and gas, with strong focus on piping pre-commissioning and commissioning.

  • Hands-on experience with flushing, cleaning, gauging, dewatering, drying, and inerting processes.

  • Proven ability to lead contractor and vendor teams in a commissioning environment.

  • Strong knowledge of commissioning methodologies including OPERCOM and ICAPS.

  • Valid medical certification in line with industry standards.

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

SUMMARY: Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning and start-up activities on a large-scale onshore oil and gas development. The role focuses on mechanical pre-commissioning, commissioning execution, contractor oversight, system handover, and start-up readiness across multiple facilities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and supervise commissioning and start-up activities for rotating and static mechanical equipment across multiple facilities.

  • Define system and sub-system boundaries, develop commissioning packages, and manage mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning scope.

  • Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, project standards, and quality requirements.

  • Review and approve commissioning procedures, methodologies, and operational test procedures.

  • Support system handover processes, including documentation, punch list close-out, and transition to operations.

  • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with HSE requirements, project standards, and schedule milestones.

Category:

Oil & Gas

Company:

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS)

Location:

Gulu, Uganda

Date Posted: 

15 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification, with HND or equivalent minimum.

  • Minimum of 12 years’ experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, or large industrial projects.

  • Strong expertise in mechanical commissioning and start-up, especially for rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, and pumps.

  • Proven experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning planning, execution, and system handover processes.

  • Experience managing contractors and working in large, complex project environments.

  • Familiarity with commissioning management systems such as ICAPS or equivalent, and fluency in English.

Program Coordinator

SUMMARY: The African Development Bank is seeking a Program Coordinator to support implementation and management of the Ending School-Age Hunger in Africa (ESAH) Trust Fund. The role focuses on operational oversight, financial management, stakeholder coordination, reporting, resource mobilization, and support for school feeding and nutrition-focused programming.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Individual Consultant

  • Coordinate ESAH work planning and scheduling across Bank units and donor representatives.

  • Support development of nutrition-smart projects in priority countries in line with ESAH objectives and Bank strategies.

  • Coordinate budgeting, resource execution, and financial reporting in compliance with Bank procedures.

  • Drive partnerships, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, advocacy, and communication for the Trust Fund.

  • Coordinate preparation of monitoring reports, ad hoc reports, and other project documentation.

  • Convene stakeholder meetings and manage engagement between donors, project partners, and Bank teams.

Category:

Agriculture

Company:

African Dev't Bank (AfDB)

Location:

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Date Posted: 

9 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

20 Apr 2026

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in Agricultural Economics, Nutrition, Public Health, Food Systems, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Development Economics, Rural Development, Life Sciences, or a related field.

  • At least 10 years of development experience, including project management of school feeding programmes.

  • Experience with multilateral development institutions and project cycle management, policy, programming, and intersectoral nutrition integration.

  • Demonstrated experience in school-based or multisectoral programmes, partnerships, and evidence generation for programming and resource mobilization.

  • Experience in programme portfolio management, monitoring and evaluation, and agricultural or school-based nutrition programmes.

  • Full proficiency or working knowledge of English or French; bilingual ability is an advantage.

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