Job Title: Medical
Officer
Officer
Organization: The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on
AIDS
AIDS
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Scientist
Reports to: Scientist
About MRC/UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral 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 Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe.
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale
epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and
immunological research and behavioral 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 Unit is based at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in
Entebbe.
MRC/UVRI is seeking keen, experienced and suitably qualified
individuals to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on
the IPM Trial, IAVI and CRYPTODEX studies.
individuals to join a team of dedicated clinical and research staff working on
the IPM Trial, IAVI and CRYPTODEX studies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for screening, recruitment and
follow up study volunteers - Offer clinical care to study participants
and initiate referrals as appropriate - In charge of prescription of Investigational
Product (IP) - Responsible for the collection and
documentation data as required by the protocol - Supervision of junior clinical and other
research staff - Actively participate in protocol
development and other study related materials - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Principal Investigator and/or Scientist
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a MBChB or
equivalent. - A minimum of two years’ post-qualification
professional experience. - Registration with Uganda Medical and
Dental Practitioners Council. - Additional training or experience in
clinical research would be an added advantage. - Excellent interpersonal/communications
skills. - Fluency in verbal and written English.
- A good understanding of Luganda.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and
self-motivated. - Possess the ability to handle multiple
tasks simultaneously.
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]
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]
NB: Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for interviews
contacted for interviews
Deadline: 1st August, 2014
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