Research Administrative Assistant
Kampala * Full-time
Walimu
Walimu is hiring a Research Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to a clinical trial evaluating the role of peer educators in improving TB treatment adherence. The role involves coordinating daily administrative tasks, maintaining accurate trial documentation, scheduling meetings and field activities, supporting data management, and facilitating communication among investigators, field teams, and community stakeholders.
Additional responsibilities include assisting with ethics submissions, tracking budgets and procurement needs, and supporting the preparation of progress reports and dissemination materials. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized individual with a strong interest in public health research, committed to strengthening TB care and primary health systems.
Reports to: Project Coordinator – TEACH
Location: Kamokya, Kampala
Department: Programmes
Duration: 12 Months Job Overview/Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide administrative support for daily study activities, including filing, photocopying, and maintaining organized study records.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and circulating action points.
• Support logistics for trainings, workshops, and field activities (e.g., booking venues, arranging transport, preparing materials).
• Facilitate routine communication between the study team, field staff, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing simple reports, summaries, and documentation for progress updates.
• Support data entry, basic quality checks, and database maintenance under supervision.
• Track supplies and small procurement needs for the study.
• Ensure safe handling and confidentiality of study documents and participant information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator or Principal Investigator.
• Organizational Values and PoliciesWALIMU staff adhere to the values and principles in the Human Resources Manual:
• Evidence drives our work
• Excellence in all we do
• Innovation in addressing local health problems
• Integrity in our dealings
• Partnership for greater reach and impact
• WALIMU enforces policies on:
• Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse
• Child Safeguarding
• Workplace Harassment Prevention
• Fiscal Integrity
• Anti-Retaliation
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Health, Social Sciences, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Training in research methods, project management, or monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
• Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a research or health project setting, preferably in clinical trials or implementation research.
• Experience with TB, HIV, or community-based health programs is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to support project administration, including documentation, scheduling, and coordination.
• Skills and Competencies
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with community partners, research staff, and investigators.
• Other Requirements
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to field sites as needed.
• Commitment to research ethics and confidentiality.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter, CV, and copies of academic documents, clearly indicating the position and location applied for: “Research Administrative Assistant – TEACH†to human.capital@walimu.org. Important: Failure to follow these instructions will result in automatic disqualification. Applications are assessed strictly on merit and screened on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: Wednesday, 15th October 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Deadline: Expired
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