Research Midwife

• PositionResearch Midwife
• CompanyInfectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
• LocationIDI Mulago, Kampala
• Job typeFixed Term
• ClosingApplications close on 17 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 two Research Midwives (job code RMW002) for the site team of a Phase III investigational vaccine trial. The roles are full-time on one-year contracts and report to the Study Coordinator.

• Pre-screen patient medical charts, review electronic health records, interview participants, and assist the trial doctor in evaluating eligibility.
• Educate patients and families about the vaccination schedule, study procedures and follow-up visits.
• Handle, prepare and administer the investigational vaccine according to protocol specifications and timing windows.
• Perform physical assessments, measure vital signs and perform peripheral blood draws for safety and immunogenicity tracking.
• Monitor post-vaccination reactions, review patient e-diaries, track reactogenicity and report AEs to the trial doctor.
• Build trusting relationships to support adherence to multi-dose schedules and longitudinal follow-up visits.

• At least a Diploma in Midwifery and Nursing.
• An active practising licence.
• Active Good Clinical Practice, responsible conduct of research and Human Subjects Protection certification.
• Excellent phlebotomy, IV insertion and clinical assessment skills with strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience in midwifery and clinical research.
• Experience using Electronic Data Capture systems or Electronic Health Records.
• Strong communication skills with a proven track record of handling high-volume patient interactions with empathy and professionalism.

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 17 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 17 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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