Organization: Medical
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Unit Director Project
About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus
Research Unit on AIDS conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention
studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and
behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have
been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of
scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
Research Unit on AIDS conducts large-scale epidemiological and intervention
studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research and
behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that have
been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large number of
scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
The MRC/UVRI with the Sanger
Institute is setting up the MRC/UVRI Ugandan Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC)
that will be located at the UVRI campus in Entebbe. It will be closely
associated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other educational and
research Institutes in Uganda, as well as pan-African research centres as part
of established collaborations with MRC/UVRI. The central aims of this project
are: (1) to develop a medical informatics in Uganda and (2) to develop human
research capacity in medical informatics and computational genomics in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in collaboration with UK and SSA centres. The UMIC is
being developed to capitalise on technological advances in genomics and to
ensure the efficient utilisation of data resources in clinical epidemiology and
large scale genomics across SSA from on-going research programmes.
Institute is setting up the MRC/UVRI Ugandan Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC)
that will be located at the UVRI campus in Entebbe. It will be closely
associated with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other educational and
research Institutes in Uganda, as well as pan-African research centres as part
of established collaborations with MRC/UVRI. The central aims of this project
are: (1) to develop a medical informatics in Uganda and (2) to develop human
research capacity in medical informatics and computational genomics in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in collaboration with UK and SSA centres. The UMIC is
being developed to capitalise on technological advances in genomics and to
ensure the efficient utilisation of data resources in clinical epidemiology and
large scale genomics across SSA from on-going research programmes.
Job Summary: The Project
Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution and management of the
set-up phase for a major new initiative within the MRC/UVRI unit – the MRC/UVRI
Ugandan Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC). The project manager will be
accountable for the project management, performance and delivery of the associated
infrastructure, technology platforms and for the management of budgets and
meeting the project’s objectives.
Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution and management of the
set-up phase for a major new initiative within the MRC/UVRI unit – the MRC/UVRI
Ugandan Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC). The project manager will be
accountable for the project management, performance and delivery of the associated
infrastructure, technology platforms and for the management of budgets and
meeting the project’s objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Management – to
lead and manage the set up phase of the Project:
lead and manage the set up phase of the Project:
- Ensure
that local plans meet the overall requirement of the project and are
responsive to changing scientific requirements. - Word
closely with and coordinate contractors to ensure the timely delivery of
the project. - Define
appropriate resources (people and money) to ensure successful implementation
of the project. Manage budget(s) liaising with funding partners as
required. - Develop,
review and coordinate internal organisation and work arrangements to
support and ensure the delivery of the project. - Technically
support the local IT systems and technical staff in the delivery of the
project, reviewing and revising work projects where necessary to ensure
successful outcomes. - Responsible
for the production of written reports and presentation to a variety of
audiences across the project. - Drive
the agenda and organize the business of the UMIC Steering Committee and
its sub-committees (Capacity Building & Research Training and
Infrastructure Development) ensuring issues are discussed and decisions
taken in a timely manner - Perform
and implement decisions made by and directions from the UMIC Steering
Committee and its sub-committees. - Developing
and maintaining awareness of external initiatives, considering their
potential impact on the set up of the project and co-ordinating with
external projects and funding partners - Establish
and manage relationships with relevant contractors and stakeholders.
Provide a point of contact for questions and feedback regarding the
project and operations. - Maintain
strong working relationship with the MRC/UVRI and MRC central
administration on behalf of the project. Provide high-level administrative
support to the project
2. Communication – to lead and
manage:
manage:
- A
network of stakeholders [internal and external] associated with the
Programme; this will include using advanced communication and negotiating
skills together with regular use of presentation skills including the use
of PowerPoint and Audio visual aid e.g. Video conferencing equipment. - The
active involvement and engagement of sponsors, key stakeholders and pan
public sector agencies. Ensure collaborative working and the use of
appropriate management of change processes to overcome resistance to
change and ensure successful outcomes. - Establish
appropriate working links with senior stakeholders and manage the
communication/administrative officers. - Negotiation
with and persuade individual and groups. This will require the
communication and provision of highly complex, potentially contentious
information, for example requirements for infrastructure reconfiguration,
across organisations to groups who can challenge the process of change and
where there may be barriers to acceptance. - Communicate
and negotiate with audiences who may be challenging and occasionally
hostile. - Ensure
that processes exist for effective communication with staff, irrespective
of working pattern, that staff involvement in decision making is
positively encouraged and that staff are fully engaged in changes
affecting them. - The
Project Manager will be required to work alongside the IT systems lead and
Programme stakeholders in order to plan, execute and monitor the
implementation of the project.
3. To lead and manage change
within short times frame to ensure:
within short times frame to ensure:
- Offer
strategic direction and leadership during the set up phase of the project,
ensuring key deliverables and learning - The
development and implementation of an appropriate project management
approach. - Make
judgements involving a number of exceptionally complicated situations
where pre-determined solutions are not necessarily available, these
judgements will impact across project. - Identify,
develop and implement appropriate education, training and development
programmes to support implementation and integration of the project to
sustain long term success. - Maintain
an understanding of best practice nationally and internationally to
support the strategic development of the project. Ensure that this is
shared as appropriate.
4. Management of resources –
manage all resources associated with the Programme (human, physical and
financial)
manage all resources associated with the Programme (human, physical and
financial)
- Scope
and define technical staff requirements and oversee recruitment and
training of new staff. - Contribute
to the definition of requirements for new staff positions and drive the
process forwards. - Define
appropriate work structures and processes - Manage
laboratory refurbishment project to containment level liaising as required
with FM Buildings Project Managers. - Co-ordinate
equipment specification, purchase, installation and testing - Ensure
appropriate arrangements are in place for managing regulatory issues - Define
and manage budgets for science and infrastructure components of the
project
Key Result Areas:
- Responsible
for planning and coordinating the physical construction of the UMIC - Planning
and coordinating appropriate procurement and installation of computational
resources - Coordinating
the training of UMIC staff - Planning
for the sustainability of the UMIC - Integrating
the UMIC’s governance structures with those of the APCDR - Ensuring
the project is delivered before a strict deadline
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject - Possession
of a Master’s degree in a relevant subject - Good
background in the Life Sciences coupled with the ability to quickly
assimilate relevant scientific and technical details - Programme/Project
Management qualification, e.g. PPM, MSP, Prince - Possess
the ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis
effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal
presentations e.g. Board Level - Demonstrate
an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex
communications, electronically, orally and written - Ability
to overcome barriers associated with conveying complex technical
information to a non-technical audience - Ability
to organise, plan and prioritise a diverse range of complex strategic
projects to meet statutory and other deadlines typically involving other
disciplines/organizations - Ability
to work closely with a variety of stake holders and commercial suppliers
form professional working relationships. - Demonstrate
an ability to analyse and compare complex logistical and strategic issues,
and to act as an expert reference point. - Ability
to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members
and other staff - Can
demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of
continuous improvement and problem solving - Exhibit
an ability to gain and understand of other professionals ‘problem solving’
requirements - Ability
to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given
timeframes while dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing
priorities - Ability
to manage implementation of the projects and implementation across
organizations - Ability
to translate strategy into action - Demonstrate
additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation
and facilitation skill, and a management qualification e.g. Cert. in
Management - Arrange
meetings with appropriate attendees and direct the organisation of travel
arrangements - Ability
to keep the project on track; reassess priorities appropriately and alter
deadlines and work as appropriate - Significant
breadth of experience at senior managerial level evidenced by a broad
portfolio of work across public or private sector, together with experience
of staff management at a senior level - Proven
track record of leading and implementing significant projects that involve
a wide variety of international stake-holders - Past
experience of managing significant budgets - Past
experience of working with commercial suppliers and external agencies - Experience
of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum
vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should
either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research
Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or
send by email: [email protected]
their applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum
vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should
either be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research
Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O Box 49 Entebbe, Uganda or
send by email: [email protected]
NB: Only
short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline: 23rd May 2014 by 5pm
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