Job Title: Research Administrator
Organisation: MNCHI
Maternal, New Born and Child Health Institute (MNCHI)
Maternal, New Born and Child Health Institute (MNCHI)
Duty Station:
Mbarara, Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda
About US:
MNCHI Maternal, New
Born and Child Health Institute ( MNCHI ) which is established under Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST) is set to provide
inter-disciplinary training, research and strengthened service delivery in
order to achieve safe motherhood and improve the health of children.
Born and Child Health Institute ( MNCHI ) which is established under Mbarara
University of Science and Technology (MUST) is set to provide
inter-disciplinary training, research and strengthened service delivery in
order to achieve safe motherhood and improve the health of children.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise and coordinate all MicroResearch (MR) studies undertaken by
MNCHI teams; Participate in data quality assurance practices, including
review of study reports; - Manage allocated MR study timeline and monitor all major stages of
the studies; - Oversee local and national IRB submissions and renewals;
- Coordinate financial releases, accountability and reporting;
- Report deviations from protocol and other ethical concerns to MNCHI
Director through Program Manager; - Provide quarterly, bio annual and annual reports on all MR studies;
- Update MR data base, publications and presentations by MNCHI teams;
- Mobilize and organize MR annual trainings and conferences when
applicable; - Actively participate in research grant writing;
- Take part in MNCHI Outreach component Activities;
- Carry out work in compliance with internationally recognized ethical
standards; - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Research Administrator must hold a Bachelor’s (Hon) degree.
Qualification in a health-related field is a plus; - Leadership and management experience, particularly with research
studies and teams, as well as experience working in a medical environment
is a requirement; - Experience in coordinating research programs is highly desirable;
- Significant computer experience, including data management and
quality control, is required; - Previous work with IRBs, procurement, budgets, and financial
reporting is required; - Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with
minimal supervision is essential; - Written and spoken fluency in Runyankole is required; Knowledge of
research ethics is essential.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their application letters with a detailed CV attached, Academic
papers, and at least two references, should be addressed to The Human Resource
Manager MUST Grants Office P.O. Box 1410 Mbarara or hand delivered at the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, former MJAP building.
should send their application letters with a detailed CV attached, Academic
papers, and at least two references, should be addressed to The Human Resource
Manager MUST Grants Office P.O. Box 1410 Mbarara or hand delivered at the
Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, former MJAP building.
Deadline: 31st August 2018
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