Study Nurse at Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) Uganda, Kamuli

Job Description

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY JOINT AIDS PROGRAM (MJAP)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a private-not-for-profit Company under Makerere
University. MJAP works to build partnerships and strengthen health systems to optimally respond to HIV/AIDS,
TB, Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and other diseases of public health importance in Africa. MJAP is
implementing a five-year project “Using Implementation Science to Understand and Design Stakeholder
Informed Innovative Interventions to Improve Adolescent and Youth HIV Prevention and Care
Continuums in Rural and Urban Uganda” (HIP-CY)
MJAP is seeking a competent, passionate, and dynamic individual to fill the position below; To be hired on
Rolling Basis
Role Title: Study Nurse (1 position)
Study: (CAB – LA and SEARCH – Youth)
Reports to: Study Coordinator, PATCH Project
Location: Kamuli District
Duration: 6 months (To be hired on rolling basis)

Role summary:
The Study Nurse will be responsible for participant consenting, follow-up, and retention, as well as accurate
documentation, tracking, and recording of study data in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical
Practice (GCP), and ethical guidelines.
Key Result Areas / Outputs
• Screening of eligible participants for the study as per the study protocol
• High-quality informed consent processes as per the study protocol
• Accurate and complete study documentation and data capture
• Timely and effective participant follow-up

Key Responsibilities
• Administer written informed consent before participant enrollment and study procedures.
• Provide ongoing participant counseling and support, including adherence and retention counseling
where applicable.
• Issue transport reimbursements to eligible study participants in line with study procedures.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all study activities in source documents and
study logs.
• Work closely with the Study Coordinator to support the day-to-day implementation of the PATCH
study activities at the site.
• Conduct follow-up phone calls for participants eligible for scheduled study visits.
• Participate in routine team meetings, calls, and study trainings with collaborators.
• Prepare and submit weekly activity updates and quarterly progress reports to the supervisor.
• Support resolution of data queries and ensure compliance with study protocols and regulatory
requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator, with responsibilities adjusted as
needed to meet evolving study requirements.
Job Specifications / Qualifications
• A diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certification obtained within
the last two (2) years.
• Prior experience in HIV research is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Proficiency in Lusoga is an added advantage.
Financial, Anti- Fraud, Safeguarding and Risk Management Clause:

MJAP enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy against fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in all
program areas. All employees must uphold high ethical standards and ensure transparency and fairness, in line with MJAP
Human Resource policies. In your role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the organization’s financial integrity and
supporting effective safeguarding and risk management practices. Key responsibilities include.
• Financial Accountability: Uphold MJAP’s commitment to financial integrity by effectively managing
resources and accurate reporting of expenditures. Ensure responsible and transparent resource management
in compliance with organizational standards and donor requirements and take ownership of any discrepancies
that arise.
• Safeguarding: Uphold the organization’s dedication to protecting vulnerable populations, including
beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. This includes identifying, reporting, and addressing safeguarding issues per
established policies. Your role is essential in fostering a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved
in our programs.
• Risk Management: Actively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to program implementation and
operations. Collaborate with teams to create and maintain risk management plans in line with organizational
policies. Regularly review and update practices to address new challenges or changes in the operational
environment.

Application Procedure:
MJAP is dedicated to inclusion and diversity, evaluating all job applicants solely based on merit, regardless of
race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability. As an equal opportunity employer,
MJAP does not charge applicants at any stage and is not responsible for losses from fraudulent recruitment
activities.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by 4:00 PM EAT on Tuesday February 10th, 2026, please visit the
website of Makerere University Joint AIDS Program via this link: https://mjap.mak.ac.ug/jobs/ for details about
application procedure of the advertised positions. Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear
from us by Monday February 18th, 2026.

Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate
background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual
exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left
employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment
procedures. Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate your interest to
work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week after
the submission deadline