Study Coordinator – CONNECT4Health Project at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

About Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

About the CONNECT4Health Project

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the CONNECT4Health Project.
• Facilitate collaboration among project staff, partners, participating districts, and stakeholders.
• Support effective communication between project teams and external collaborators.
• Ensure project activities are implemented according to approved plans and timelines.

• Support the Principal Investigator in coordinating research protocols and project activities.
• Coordinate development of research protocols, tools, and study documents.
• Support translation and adaptation of research tools where required.
• Manage ethics applications, approvals, and annual renewals.
• Ensure compliance with research guidelines and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, monitor, and update project workplans.
• Track project implementation progress and milestones.
• Prepare project reports and documentation.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
• Identify implementation challenges and support solutions.

• Coordinate field activities and research operations.
• Support data collection activities across project sites.
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and quality standards.
• Monitor compliance with safeguarding and accountability requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with district and health facility teams.

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Contribute to seminars, workshops, blogs, policy briefs, and scientific publications.
• Support preparation of research reports and communication materials.
• Participate in dissemination of project findings.

• Participate in project management meetings.
• Contribute to project planning and strategic discussions.
• Support grant writing activities and resource mobilisation initiatives.
• Assist in strengthening partnerships and collaborations.

• Contribute to teaching and learning programmes within the Department of Health Policy, Planning and Management.
• Support academic and research activities related to public health.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years’ experience working in a health-related setting.
• Experience working within district local government health systems is highly desirable.
• Evidence of first authorship of a peer-reviewed journal article.
• Experience in research environments or study coordination is an added advantage.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Human Subjects Research certification is an added advantage.
• Commitment to pursuing and completing a PhD within four years of recruitment.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong project coordination skills.
• Public health research experience.
• Research protocol management skills.
• Scientific writing and publication experience.
• Data management and analysis skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation expertise.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of research ethics and compliance.
• Field research coordination experience.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities.
• Attention to detail and accountability.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Public Health Project Manager
• Research Coordinator
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
• Public Health Specialist
• Health Policy Analyst
• Research Scientist
• Programme Manager
• Epidemiologist
• University Lecturer/Researcher
• Public Health Consultant

How to Apply

• A one-page typed application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health.
• Updated curriculum vitae including names and contacts of at least two referees.
• Copies of relevant academic certificates.

Application Deadline

Interview Preparation Tips

• Reviewing public health research coordination principles.
• Understanding health systems and district-level healthcare operations.
• Preparing examples of successfully managed projects.
• Demonstrating experience with research ethics and compliance.
• Discussing experience working with communities and health facilities.
• Highlighting scientific writing and publication achievements.
• Reviewing project monitoring and reporting approaches.

CV Tips for Study Coordinator Applicants

• Public health qualifications and certifications.
• Research coordination experience.
• Health programme implementation experience.
• District health system experience.
• Data collection and management skills.
• Research publications and scientific writing.
• Stakeholder coordination achievements.
• Monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Project reporting skills.
• Training and team leadership experience.