Medical Officer

• PositionMedical Officer
• CompanyInfectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
• LocationIDI Mulago, Kampala
• Job typeFixed Term
• ClosingApplications close on 18 November 2026 at 5:00 pm (time zone not stated on the portal).

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a national non-profit organisation wholly owned by Makerere University, focused on training, research and care for infectious diseases, with programmes in prevention, treatment, laboratory services, health-systems strengthening and global health security. Official organisation information.

IDI is hiring one Medical Officer (job code MOBN001) for a Phase 3, randomised, observer-blinded trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a multivalent Group B Streptococcus vaccine in healthy pregnant women and their infants. The role is full-time on a one-year contract and reports to the Study Coordinator.

• Pre-screen patient medical charts, review electronic health records, and evaluate incoming participants against strict protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Conduct high-quality, comprehensive informed-consent discussions with potential participants.
• Perform detailed baseline physical examinations, analyse vital signs, review complex medical histories, and interpret laboratory screenings to determine whether participants are fit for vaccination.
• Deliver immediate and follow-up medical care for trial participants and monitor and manage localised and systemic reactions.
• Evaluate, grade and document all Adverse Events, and follow up directly with participants reporting symptoms, including through telehealth check-ins.
• Build strong, empathetic clinical relationships with trial participants to support long-term retention and adherence to schedules, hospital deliveries and follow-up blood draws.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), with experience in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• A valid medical licence in Uganda.
• Current Good Clinical Practice and responsible conduct of research certification.
• A background in OB/GYN patient management is highly prioritised.
• Prior experience in clinical research.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to talk comfortably with patients from diverse communities.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) or clinical trial data capture software.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the official advert.

Apply through the official IDI recruitment portal (sign in or create an account, then select the vacancy). Applications close on 18 November 2026 at 5:00 pm (time zone not stated on the portal).

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Apply through the official recruitment route

• Checked on 6 November 2026 against Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)'s official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 18 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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