Background

Makerere University School of Public Health, in partnership with San Diego State University and the Makerere University Walter Reed Program, is implementing Kisoboka II, an NIH-funded five-year study on reducing hazardous alcohol use and optimising treatment as prevention among men living with HIV in fishing communities.

Responsibilities

• To deliver study intervention sessions in selected health facilities, working with the project team to ensure high-quality, ethical and protocol-compliant implementation.
• Deliver intervention sessions in selected health facilities.
• Maintain fidelity to the intervention protocol and study standard operating procedures.
• Send participant reminders, document progress and support retention in intervention sessions.
• Attend debrief and other scheduled meetings with the Intervention Supervisor and project team.
• Prepare and submit weekly performance review reports.
• Implement intervention components assigned to the relevant study arm.
• Monitor and promptly report potential adverse events.
• Uphold confidentiality and the highest research ethics standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Intervention Supervisor.

Qualifications and Desirable Qualities

• Degree in education, health education, health promotion, public health, adult and continuing education, or social work; equivalent practical experience in health, HIV, alcohol or substance-use interventions will be considered.
• At least two years’ experience in health research, intervention delivery or health programme implementation, preferably in fishing-community settings.
• Training in general or HIV/AIDS counselling, with experience motivating participants through multi-session interventions.
• Strong communication skills in English and Luganda; ability to work independently and effectively in a team, with close attention to detail.
• Experience facilitating adult group sessions, motivational interviewing, or prior work in the study districts is an added advantage.

How to Apply

How To Apply
Interested applicants should complete the application form and upload a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae and supporting documents: Complete the application form here

Address the cover letter to The Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health. State the position applied for, explain your suitability, and provide two referees with their contact details. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline
24 September 2026

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