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Job Title:   Project Team Leader   

Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Duty Station: Kibuku, Tororo, Namutumba, Butaleja, Uganda

Reports to: Principal Investigator

About the Company:

The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.

Job Summary:   The job holder is to assist in preparing for field activities and managing a team of 4 field workers covering 4 districts for project activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Technical and administrative over sight of project activities in the four project districts of Namutumba, Kibuku, Butaleja and Tororo;
• Work with the study Principal investigator and other project staff to ensure overall smooth day-to-day running of project activities to ensure collection of quality data;
• Co-ordinate and supervise a team of 4 fieldworkers including staff training to ensure staff are correctly carrying out their duties;
• Liaise with the District Health Officers (DHOs) and facility in-charges to ensure activities start on time;
• Ensure availability of supplies, study protocols, consent forms and other related tools to field teams;
• Liaise with the field teams to ensure correct completion of study forms study questionnaires and consent process for all study participants;
• Assist in preparation of project Co-ordination team meetings;
• Assist in ensuring timely procurement and availability of study materials and tools;
• Contribute to the preparation of study questionnaires and other tools as required;
• Ensure that the study procedures are done according to the study protocol and regulatory requirements;
• Managing field based project equipment, materials, fleet and data;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by principal investigator;
• Prepare the project status and submit weekly reports on enrolment to the Principle investigator;
• Ensure study samples are collected and transported to MRC/LSHTM/UVRI in Entebbe in a timely manner;
• Conduct data cleaning and entry into the electronic system; and,
• Provide accountability for resources, fuel and other project resources as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of statistics, public health, social sciences or related field;
• A Masters in public health or related field is required;
• Should possess at least 2 years of experience in malaria research or infectious diseases;
• Experience in conducting field work and surveys;
• Should possess knowledge of consent process for research participants;
• Personal integrity;
• Emotional resourcefulness;
• Ability to learn;
• Forward thinking;
• Reliability;
• Openness to others;
• Independence;
• Analytical thinking;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Proactivity;
• Results orientation;
• Thoroughness; and,
• Concern for excellence.

How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

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Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure

as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

 N.B:  You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources,

MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

Deadline: 7th November 2024

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