Makerere University School of Public Health, in collaboration with Jhpiego, has announced a call for applications for 49 short-term positions under the Scaling the Optimal Use of Multiple ACTs to Prevent Antimalarial Drug Resistance (STOP-AMDR) Project.
The recruitment provides opportunities for individuals with relevant research, public health, fieldwork, data collection, supervision, and costing experience to contribute to activities designed to strengthen efforts against antimalarial drug resistance.
About the STOP-AMDR Project
The STOP-AMDR Project focuses on improving the optimal use of multiple artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) as part of efforts to prevent and respond to antimalarial drug resistance.
The short-term positions will support project implementation, particularly research and data-collection activities. Assignments will primarily take place in Buikwe and Busia districts, while some activities will be conducted at the national level.
Successful applicants will therefore have an opportunity to contribute to research activities with relevance to malaria treatment, health systems, medicine use, and the prevention of antimalarial drug resistance.
Available Short-Term Positions
The project is recruiting for four categories of positions, with 49 opportunities available in total:
- Qualitative Research Assistants – 8 positions: These roles will support qualitative research activities, including field-based data collection and related research tasks.
- Enumerators – 35 positions: Enumerators will support the collection of research data in the designated project areas and will be expected to follow established study protocols.
- Field Supervisors – 4 positions: Field Supervisors will provide oversight and coordination for field data-collection activities, helping ensure that research procedures and quality standards are followed.
- Costing Research Assistants – 2 positions: These positions will support research activities related to costing and the collection or management of relevant economic and programme data.
Because the responsibilities and qualifications differ across the positions, prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review the specific requirements before submitting an application.
Eligibility and Application Considerations
Applicants should select the position that best matches their academic background, professional experience, technical skills, and fieldwork capabilities. The specific qualifications, experience requirements, duties, and other selection criteria are outlined in the individual vacancy descriptions.
Candidates interested in the Qualitative Research Assistant, Enumerator, Field Supervisor, or Costing Research Assistant positions should therefore review the corresponding job description before applying.
The assignments may involve working directly with research teams, communities, health-related stakeholders, and project personnel. Applicants should be prepared to meet the practical demands associated with short-term research and field assignments.
Locations and Field Activities
The primary field locations for the assignments are Buikwe and Busia districts in Uganda. Some project activities will also take place at the national level.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may participate in field-based data collection, research coordination, supervision, qualitative investigations, costing exercises, or other activities required to implement the STOP-AMDR Project.
Applicants should consider the location and nature of the assignment when determining whether a particular position is suitable for them.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the official vacancy information and application requirements before submitting their applications.
The individual vacancy announcements are available through the Makerere University School of Public Health careers platform:
Candidates should ensure that all required information and supporting documentation are provided and that their applications correspond to the position for which they are applying.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties or incomplete submissions. Late applications may not be considered.
Opportunity Summary
The STOP-AMDR recruitment represents an opportunity for qualified individuals to gain short-term experience while contributing to research addressing one of the major challenges affecting malaria treatment: the emergence and spread of antimalarial drug resistance.
With 49 positions available across qualitative research, enumeration, field supervision, and costing research, the recruitment offers several pathways for candidates with different research and public health skill sets.
Prospective applicants should carefully assess the requirements for their preferred position and follow the official application instructions provided by Makerere University School of Public Health.
