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• The jobholder will coordinate the planning
  and implementation of UVRI-IAVI research studies ensuring that
  opportunities for innovative HIV vaccine research are identified and
  grasped.
• Formulate and implement strategies that
  will enhance the capacity of UVRI-IAVI staff to engage in excellent
  scientific research; enabling UVRI-IAVI Program to be at the ‘cutting
  edge’ of worldwide developments in infectious disease research.
• The incumbent will attract external
  research funding through competitive international grant applications.
• The Director will also represent UVRI-IAVI
  locally, nationally and internationally, ensuring that UVRI- IAVI Program
  successes are appropriately publicised and the goals of their public
  relations, communications and advocacy strategies promoted.
• Lead the Senior Management Team in
  delivering the UVRI-IAVI’s strategic objectives and work plan according to
  high standards.
• Provide strategic and scientific
  leadership of the UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program and other research program
  of work including epidemiological research.
• Strengthen scientific collaborations with
  external institutions, and develop new ones in agreement with the Board.
• Work closely with the UVRI and IAVI
  leadership and other UVRI and IAVI research partners to identify
  opportunities for collaborative research.
• Ensure that the performance and quality of
  scientific program of work is according to international standards and
  guidelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to
  encourage the career development of program staff.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources
  and timely delivery of scientific outputs.




• Attract external funding through
  international grant applications.
• Ensure submission of required program,
  technical and financial reports to funding agencies according to
  guidelines and timeframes as outlined by contractual agreements.

• The applicant should hold an MBChB and
  Master’s degree and/ or PhD in a relevant area (Infectious Diseases,
  Epidemiology or Immunology/Virology) with a minimum of seven years of
  research experience as a principal investigator or co-principal
  investigator of complex clinical and/or epidemiological studies.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  Senior Scientific Management position will be desirable.
• Significant experience in managing
  internationally funded projects and in ensuring compliance with donor
  requirements.
• Extensive relevant experience as a
  principal investigator on phase I/I I/I 11 clinical trials or
  epidemiological studies.
• Experience of writing study protocols,
  grant applications, and ability to secure and oversee the management of
  internationally competitive research funding.
• Have a strong research profile with
  publication track record in scientific peer- reviewed journals, and
  presentations at international meetings.
• HIV research expertise, preferably in
  clinical trials and HIV vaccines.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead
  and manage a multidisciplinary team, including developing junior
  colleagues.
• Previous experience in developing
  international research collaborations and networks, and working with
  multidisciplinary research teams.
• Excellent oral and written communications
  skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all
  levels of professional, technical and support staff.
• Understanding of financial management
  principles is desirable. Communication:

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