Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project
(MUWRP)
(MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kayunga, Uganda
About MUWRP:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine
development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of
epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and
support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
research program that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of
understanding between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation
for Advancement of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of
MUWRP is to develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease
threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine
development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of
epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and
support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.
Job Summary: The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible
for direct implementation of the MUWRP resident’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) activities in Uganda and coordinating with the districts of
Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma in liaison with Ministry of Health as it relates to
the need/goals of HIV care, treatment, prevention and research activities
supported by MUWRP.
for direct implementation of the MUWRP resident’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR) activities in Uganda and coordinating with the districts of
Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma in liaison with Ministry of Health as it relates to
the need/goals of HIV care, treatment, prevention and research activities
supported by MUWRP.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementing a
comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment program in line with USG and
Uganda MOH strategies. - Assure integration of
these care and treatment programs with MUWRP’s research activities and
ensure one clear message regarding MUWRP efforts is provided to the
communities involved. - Technically support
COP planning and tasks to ensure targets and budgets are in line with
program areas. - Actively coordinate
development/expansion of community support programs in Uganda and
integration of these programs into care and treatment activities. - Monitor targets and
budgets for program areas - Offer senior level
supervisory guidance to personnel located at field sites in Uganda in
collaboration with the PEPFAR Program Manager and MUWRP Management. - Ensuring timely and
effective implementation of activities, gathering of indicator data for
monitoring and evaluation of program and proper reporting of this
information to both the in country USG committee and MHRP headquarters. - Obtain national
policies, guidelines, training manuals, recording and reporting tools and
information that relate to the Quality Improvement Program - Coordinate the
development of work plans with MUWRP team members that incorporate
vision/goals, objectives, activities, timeframes, responsibilities of team
members and monitoring indicators - Prepares funding
documents, written reports, and manuscripts for submission to scientific
journals. - Identify training
needs and foster a productive team environment. - Offer mentorship and
technical support for medical/ residency/fellowship students. - Perform other duties
as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should
hold an MPH or a Master’s degree in related scientific discipline - At least three to five
years’ experience working with HIV/AIDs programs - The applicant should
possess comprehensive knowledge about HIV disease, transmission and
prevention based upon training or experience - Detailed working
knowledge and experience regarding public health provision - Past program
management experience and training in international settings - Skills in Program
monitoring and evaluation - Working knowledge of
applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques; excellent
communication skills; - Possess the ability to
troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and
supervise others
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should download application forms from http://www.muwrp.org/wp-content/files/FORM.pdf and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees quoting the Position Title to:
The Human Resource Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot
42 Nakasero Road. P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees quoting the Position Title to:
The Human Resource Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot
42 Nakasero Road. P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
contacted.
Deadline: 30th June 2014
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