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3 MUWRP Medical Clinical Officer Jobs at Makerere University Walter Reed Project
Job Title: Medical Clinical Officer
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(3 Career Jobs)
Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Position Number: MUWRP – 002
Reports to: Prevention Coordinator
About MUWRP:
The Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program
that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding
between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement
of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to
develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of
public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and
building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological
and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and
surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. MUWRP recently increased
its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition to
surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program
that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding
between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement
of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to
develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of
public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and
building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological
and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and
surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. MUWRP recently increased
its portfolio to include vaccines for Ebola and Marburg in addition to
surveillance of influenza and influenza-like viruses in humans and animals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take lead in the
fixed or mobile medical male circumcision teams in accomplishing service
delivery goals. - Conduct minor
surgical procedures as per WHO/MOH guidelines - Ensure patient safety
and confidentiality - Conduct health
education sessions - Resolve or coordinate
the resolution of site program challenges - Prepare and complete
timely and accurate documentation of all surgical and following up
procedures - Participate in MUWRP
/ Local Government organized trainings as per trainer or supervisor. - Perform any other
duties as requested including but not limited to providing technical
assistance in Antiretroviral Therapy Clinics.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The MUWRP prospective applicant should be a diploma
in clinical Medicine and Community Heath. - A minimum of two years’ post-qualification
professional experience - Significant experience in HIV/AIDS Prevention,
Care and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy - Strong leadership and communication skills
- Possess the ability to accomplish designated
goals and targets in service provision - Fluency in verbal and written English and
Luganda - Prior experience of living and working in rural
- Possess an updated registration with the Allied
Health Professionals Council - Formal training in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care
and Treatment including Antiretroviral Therapy and Palliative Care will be
an added advantage. - Past working experience setting the agenda,
supervision and / or leading groups of people - Additional formal Training in Adolescent and
Adult Medical Male Circumcision under local Anesthesia will be an
advantage - Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Word
processing, Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, Emailing and Internet. - High organizational skills,
- Be detailed oriented and self-motivated
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Possess the ability to work on own initiative
and accomplish designated goals and targets - Ability to professionally communicate in
writing, verbally or by other means deemed appropriate.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should download application forms
from Here
and attach them on
their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic qualifications and Resume
with three referees quoting the Position Number to: The Human Resource
Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala, Uganda
qualified and interested candidates should download application forms
from Here
and attach them on
their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic qualifications and Resume
with three referees quoting the Position Number to: The Human Resource
Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O. Box 16524 Kampala, Uganda
E-mail:
muwrp@muwrp.org
muwrp@muwrp.org
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 3rd February 2014
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