Job Title: Community Liaison Officer
Organisation: The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus
Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Scientist
About MRC/UVRI:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute
(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 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.
(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 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.
Job Summary: The Community Liaison Officer will be responsible
for establishing, functionalizing and supervising community liaison structures
to promote meaningful and mutually beneficial community participation in
Bio-medical Research
for establishing, functionalizing and supervising community liaison structures
to promote meaningful and mutually beneficial community participation in
Bio-medical Research
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain close collaborative
links with study communities: - Organize and address key community
leaders’ meetings to provide information on planned, on-going studies and
need for community support - Work closely with project leaders to
provide timely study updates to all stakeholders - Document and provide timely feedback to
community on study related concerns - Manage volunteers’ study information
review and experience sharing meetings - Actively coordinate MRC/UVRI public
relations; Working closely with the media, civil society, District
leaderships (political, cultural, religious leaders and other relevant
institutions) and international partners - In charge of the design and implementation
of study specific recruitment and retention strategies - Design and implement study results
dissemination plans - Prepare community liaison activity budgets
for approval by programme head - Write community engagement activities
reports and share them with research teams - Establish, train and supervise community
based study support structures (peer leaders, volunteer representatives,
VHTs) - Work in liaison with the site Community
Advisory Board to understand and address factors that facilitate
meaningful community partnerships. - Plan and conduct research literacy
promotion workshops, seminars and events - Establish and maintain collaborative links
with other HIV/AIDS research and service related institutions for synergy - Manage community mobilization and field
teams
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Community
Liaison Officer should hold a Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
Possession of a Master’s degree either in a Social Sciences,
Communications, Public Health or related field - Past experience in communication with
HIV/AIDS research organisations, and stakeholder engagement (including
participating communities, civil society and government, as well as
international research organisations. - Previous experience of writing reports
- Detailed working knowledge of how to
engage communities in research and understanding factors that facilitate
community participation - Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention
technologies
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone
contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:
[email protected]. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the
subject line of the email.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews
contacted for interviews
Deadline: 24th April, 2015
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