Research Fellow Position Summary
Applications are invited for the role of Research Fellow on the Horizon Europe LINDA-FAMILIA project within the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH).
This Research Fellow position provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the UNIPH. The LINDA-FAMILIA project aims to implement an innovative, interoperable, and adaptable open-source digital health information system replacing paper-based systems in maternal and child health units in the following four regions in East Africa: Addis Ababa Region, Ethiopia; Eastern Province, Rwanda; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; and Lango sub-Region, Uganda.
Project Title: LINDA-FAMILIA
In the LINDA-FAMILIA project, we propose to adapt and scale up a digital health system across a region in each of the following four countries in Africa (Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Uganda) to capture pregnancy, postpartum, neonatal and paediatric data including data on infectious diseases and vaccinations. The system will support maternal and child disease surveillance and health services delivery.
We are now looking for an experienced researcher to join our team as a Research Fellow. The appointee should hold a PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or Clinical Trials. We welcome applications of researchers with at least three years postdoctoral experience and an established publication track record as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in international journals.
It is expected that the successful candidate will make significant contributions to the planned research project and will lead the research team with the Principal Investigator. Candidates should have experience in statistical analysis and modelling and be proficient in R-Studio, STATA or equivalents. Ability to communicate research findings to health practitioners, policymakers, and the public, and guide and mentor researchers in data analysis and interpretation is essential. Experience in digital health is an advantage.
Post Duration: 48 Months, Fixed-Term, Whole-Time Post
Salary: €24,000 per annum.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario, Email: riolexus@uniph.go.ug
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by sending the application by email to application@uniph.go.ug, attaching relevant documents
Deadline: 29 September 2025.
NB: No late applications will be accepted.