Job
Title: Head of Research Programme
Title: Head of Research Programme
Organisation: Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Executive
Director
Director
Vacancy Code: HRPX01
About US:
The Infectious
Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a
partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall
objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on
Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five
operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,
Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided
through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University
Core Lab) and Outreach.
Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a
partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall
objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on
Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five
operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention,
Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided
through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University
Core Lab) and Outreach.
Job Summary:
The Head of Research Programme is a senior management team member and is
responsible for strategic development and operational management of all aspects
of the IDI Research Programme, The Head is in charge of the strategic direction
and high level oversight of research projects and collaborations at the IDI,
the responsible and ethical conduct of research, publication, dissemination,
and translation of research to policy.
The Head of Research Programme is a senior management team member and is
responsible for strategic development and operational management of all aspects
of the IDI Research Programme, The Head is in charge of the strategic direction
and high level oversight of research projects and collaborations at the IDI,
the responsible and ethical conduct of research, publication, dissemination,
and translation of research to policy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic and operational management of
research programme (including IDI Kasangati). - Produce and monitor IDI research
strategic plan; continually identify emerging strategic themes for IDI to
develop and utilize its current and potential capacifies and to remain
relevant and sustainable. - Cultivate, develop, and maintain
research partnerships in line with the IDI research strategic plan - Develop new proposals, review proposals
of other members of the department and outside partners to maintain
strategic direction and research relevant to Ugandan and African health;
and ensure all proposals make an acceptable contribution to IDI core
costs - Work closely with the PCT department to
ensure smooth collaborative joint research projects. - Conduct timely and accurate reporting
and financial accountabilities and guarantee that the research department
achieves the budgeted core contribution. - Support the integration of research
capacity and different research methodologies into all other programmes
e.g. ImS to document IDI innovations in Outreach, Training, Lab, GHS and
others as well as identify actionable researchable ideas in all
programmes and catalyse action - Build research infrastructure capacity
including at the IDI Kasangati Centre - Confirm and guarantee sufficient lab
capacity and specimen storage services - Oversee data management unit and
systems including DataFax - Certify and guarantee that internal
monitoring for QA/QC occurs - Certify that international standards
for ethical, scientific review and conduct of research are in place for
all IDI or partner research projects - Streamline IDI process for the
efficient conduct of research - Capacity Building programs;
- Provide oversight and guidance to the
research scholars across the IDI capacity-building grants - Build and publicize IDI programs at the
Makerere College of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, other health
organizations in Uganda and in the region - Build international partnerships and
networks including convening the annual SAB as well as other international
visitors - Oversight of research metrics – keep
track and disseminate metrics related to publication, abstracts, research
proposals and grants - Build and maintain clinical platforms
for research in urban and rural areas where IDI manages outreach projects - Build and maintain research resources —
longitudinal databases, research cohorts, statistics, clinical trials
training unit, translational - Cultivate a collaborative relationship
with the IDI Lab Services programme and other labs that are necessary for
the efficient conduct of research at IDI - Take responsibility for budgets and
financial management for the research department including monitoring of
core cost contribution of all new research proposals. - Take responsibility to co-ordinate and
respond to all internal audit evaluations of Research - As part of SMT contribute to the overall
strategy and management of IDI and regularly produce reports and materials
for the Board, and other
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Head of Research Programme must be a
qualified medical doctor with a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Possession of a PhD will be an added advantage. - A compelling track record in research
(indicated by peer-reviewed publications). - At least five years’ experience leading
and mentoring a research team; and a proven ability to solicit research
grants. - A balance of global experience including
substantial experience in a resource-limited setting. - Self-driven with strategic vision and
the leadership skills to achieve the research strategy. - An established researcher within the
field of infectious diseases, with a compelling publication record in
peer-reviewed journals - Exceptional written communication skills
and the ability to interact internationally at the most senior
institutional, funder and academic levels; demonstrated research
grantsmanship - Experience in identifying, evaluating
and nurturing partner relationships in research - Ability to foster a co-operative work
environment; with sensitivity to cultural factors - Demonstrated commitment to building
research capacity in Africa - Experience in financial management
including generating and managing budgets
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should E-mail their updated CVs, which
should include details of email address (if any), present position, current
remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus
telephone contact to the following address. Please make sure that your
application letter , CV and certificates are attached as one document and
indicate the Vacancy code as the subject for your email
qualified and interested candidates should E-mail their updated CVs, which
should include details of email address (if any), present position, current
remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus
telephone contact to the following address. Please make sure that your
application letter , CV and certificates are attached as one document and
indicate the Vacancy code as the subject for your email
The Senior Human
Resource Manager,
Resource Manager,
Infectious Diseases
Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University
Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
Main Campus College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala,
Uganda.
Uganda.
Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31st May 2018
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