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Job Title:   Project Administrative Assistant (No Qualification Jobs)   

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Project Coordinator

 

About US:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

 

Job Summary:   The Project Administrative Assistant will be based at the Department of Internal Medicine, of Makerere University to coordinate all research functions and develop capacity for Scientific Review of research proposals in line with National guidelines for Research Ethics Committees (RECs), and keeping a close work relationship with the National Drug Authority (NDA), for purposes of developing capacity for clinical trial monitoring. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate research functions and develop capacity for Scientific Review of research proposals in line with National guidelines for Research Ethics Committees (RECs),
  • Work closely with the National Drug Authority, for purposes of developing capacity for clinical trial monitoring
  • Organize and facilitate project working group meetings and training sessions including writing minutes and report writing.
  • Prepare and maintain program reports and summaries.
  • Coordinate project-related training, networking events, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Assist in development of stakeholder surveys, and trainee surveys.
  • Support with protocol and manuscript writing.
  • Maintain and organize project documents.
  • Manage logistical aspects of training sessions.
  • Support other research office activities as requested





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant should have relevant qualifications
  • At least two years of work experience, preferably in a research environment
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good understanding of research regulatory procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good presentations skills including MS, Excel and power point
  • Demonstrated self-initiative and management skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and teams
  • Willing to learn and complete tasks in time

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 9th April 2024

 

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Date Posted 2024-03-27
Valid Through 2024-04-09
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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