Research Assistants – HB-PrEP Study

• Participant Recruitment: Recruit potential study participants according to approved study procedures and eligibility criteria.
• Participant Screening: Conduct participant screening and support eligibility assessment.
• Informed Consent: Explain study procedures and obtain informed consent in accordance with approved research protocols.
• Participant Enrolment: Enrol eligible participants and support randomization procedures.
• Participant Follow-Up: Conduct scheduled follow-up visits and maintain accurate participant records.
• Participant Retention: Track participants, conduct tracing activities, and support retention throughout the study.
• Peer Worker Supervision: Supervise Peer Workers delivering home-based PrEP services and provide guidance on study procedures.
• PrEP Service Coordination: Coordinate community and clinic-based PrEP services, including refills, HIV self-testing support, adherence counselling, and referrals.
• Research Data Collection: Collect accurate and complete quantitative and qualitative research data using approved study tools.
• Participant Interviewing: Conduct participant interviews professionally while maintaining confidentiality and ethical research standards.
• Specimen Management: Handle and document urine samples and other study specimens according to approved procedures.
• Data Quality Assurance: Review collected data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with study requirements.
• PrEP Commodity Monitoring: Monitor PrEP commodities and support proper documentation of their distribution and use.
• Study Documentation: Maintain accurate study files, participant records, logs, forms, and other research documentation.
• Safety Reporting: Report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other study concerns promptly to the appropriate study team.
• Budget and Financial Support: Assist with study activity budgeting, participant reimbursements, financial accountability, and related reporting.
• Field Coordination: Coordinate home-based and clinic-based research activities and regularly travel to study communities.
• Study Reporting: Support preparation of routine research, field activity, and study progress reports.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as health sciences, social sciences, public health, nursing, clinical medicine, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and PrEP care.
• Experience working with key populations or populations at elevated risk of HIV.
• Good communication skills in English and Luganda.
• A valid motorcycle riding permit.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to rural study communities.

• Research Data Collection: Ability to collect, record, and manage research data accurately.
• Participant Interviewing: Experience conducting interviews and communicating professionally with study participants.
• HIV Prevention Knowledge: Understanding of HIV prevention, PrEP, adherence support, HIV testing, and referral services.
• Key Population Experience: Experience working with communities or populations at increased risk of HIV.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use computers and electronic data collection or documentation systems.
• Team Supervision: Ability to supervise, guide, and support Peer Workers and other field team members.
• PrEP Experience: Previous experience providing or supporting PrEP services is an added advantage.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in English and Luganda.
• Confidentiality: Ability to protect sensitive participant information and maintain research confidentiality.
• Field Work: Ability to work independently and travel regularly to community-based study sites.

• Contribute to innovative HIV prevention research through a pilot randomized controlled trial.
• Support improved access to PrEP services for rural female sex workers.
• Gain practical experience in clinical and community-based research.
• Develop skills in participant recruitment, informed consent, interviewing, and follow-up.
• Gain supervisory experience by working with Peer Workers.
• Develop practical knowledge of PrEP delivery, adherence counselling, HIV self-testing, and referrals.
• Build experience in research data quality assurance and specimen management.
• Gain exposure to study budgeting, participant reimbursements, financial accountability, and reporting.