Organisation: Makerere University Walter Reed Project
(MUWRP)
(MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kayunga, Uganda
Position Number: MUWRP – 001
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the field research and clinical
care teams - Actively participate in generating and
designing research protocols including public health evaluations - Take part in writing manuscripts and
publications - Implement research protocols and related
procedures as approved by IRB. - Work closely with the care and treatment
implementation team to identify and develop new research ideas. - Update the management through-out the
delivery of research projects, including formal Reporting. - In charge of the recruitment of research
participants - Responsible for medical management of
research participants - Ensure compliance with study procedures
and GCP/ICH guidelines. - Ensure participant safety and
confidentiality. - Writing and implementing Standard
Operating Procedures. - Documentation of procedures, processes and
events
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The Medical Officer
should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. Post Graduate
Training in Public Health or related Health field from a recognized
institution. - Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) training and Research Ethics Training - Comprehensive training
in ART management for medical officers . - Demonstrated ability
to generate and develop scientific research concepts - Demonstrated
scientific writing skills - Fluency in verbal and
written English - Good working knowledge
of Regulatory Procedures. - Use of computers
including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet. - Ability to fluently
read and speak Luganda. - Strong leadership and
communication skills. - A minimum of two or
more years of post-qualification professional experience - Past exposure and
experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment services - Significant experience
of living and working in a rural environment. - Prior experience
with/skills in conducting public health evaluations - Past exposure and
experience with PEPFAR related procedures and timelines.
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 Number 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 Number 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: 29th September 2014
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