Makerere NETOMA Research Officer in Uganda 2026
Makerere University School of Public Health
Makerere University School of Public Health seeks a part-time Research Officer for the NETOMA study in Uganda. The role coordinates longitudinal data collection and analysis. A relevant Bachelor’s and quantitative Master’s degree plus 3–5 years of research experience are required. Apply by 16 October 2026.
Makerere University School of Public Health is hiring a part-time Research Officer for the Wellcome Trust-supported NETOMA study. The study examines health workforce employment and labour markets with collaborators in Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This position is based at the School in Uganda.
The Research Officer will coordinate the longitudinal study across sites, oversee surveys and participant follow-up, manage secure research databases and data quality, develop dashboards and GIS mapping tools, and analyse longitudinal data for reports and publications. The role also supports research ethics and collaboration with international partners.
Applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Quantitative Economics or a related quantitative field, plus 3–5 years of relevant academic or research experience. The official call does not state a salary. Apply through the dedicated Google form by 16 October 2026; Google sign-in may be required.
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Eligibility summary
Relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Quantitative Economics or a related quantitative discipline. The call asks for 3–5 years of relevant academic or research experience.
Requirements
Strong quantitative research, sampling and longitudinal analysis skills; management of complex datasets; proficiency in Stata, R, SPSS or SAS; electronic data collection and secure data management. Dashboard, Power BI, Excel and GIS experience, scientific writing, and research ethics training are also sought.
Documents required
Cover letter, five-page CV with details of two referees, academic documents and other supporting documents. Label each document with the applicant’s name and document type.
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