Not-for-Profit Jobs - Neuropsychology Tester at Global Health Uganda (GHU)

Monday, February 03, 2014   NGO - Non-Government Organisations Jobs in Uganda , Social Sciences Jobs in Uganda   No comments

Job Title: Neuropsychology Tester

Organisation: Global Health Uganda (GHU)

Duty Station: Tororo, Uganda

About GHU: 

Global Health Uganda (GHU) is a registered not for profit, limited liability company involved in facilitating collaborative research especially in the area of brain injury and neurodevelopment. The organisation subcontracts and manages several research grants. 

Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for administering neuropsychological tests to the study participants as per study protocol.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer neuropsychological tests on study participants as per protocol. 
• Score Tests and ensure results are ready for data entry.
• Enter data from source documents into the database promptly and accurately.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The candidates should possess a Bachelors of Community Psychology. (Good grades in Research Methods, Abnormal Psychology and Introduction to Clinical Psychology) 
• Prior work experience in research is an added advantage.
• Past experience in handling data.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• The applicant must be a lover of children.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Language proficiency i.e fluency in Japadhola and Ateso.

How to Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications together with CV, two recommendation letters and copies of relevant academic certificates to:
The Human Resource Officer, Global Health Uganda, P.O. Box 33842, Kampala. Uganda
OR Hand delivered to Plot 138 Upper Mawanda Road, opposite Mawanda road police station. 

Deadline: Thursday 6th February 2014

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.