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Job Title:   Social Science Research Team Leader Navigendi   

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

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Scientist A

 

About Organisation:

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.

 

The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

 

Social Science Research Team Leader Navigendi – (01 Position)

Position Code: SSRTL – 0824

Reports to: Scientist A

Station: Entebbe

 

Job Purpose:

To support the Social Science Team Leader and PIs in the implementation of the Navigendi study with a particular focus on supporting recruitment of study participants, qualitative data collection, transcription and coding of study data.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Principal duties;

• Support the PIs in regulatory submissions and reporting, including adverse events
• Identify and screen participants, administer consent
• Conduct staff training and supervision of research assistants on qualitative research methods with children and youth with disabilities, research ethics and child protection
• To contribute to qualitative research design, and development of research instruments at each phase of fieldwork
• To contribute to management and coordination of qualitative data collection and organization of fieldwork logistics
• Conduct qualitative data collection with children and youth with disabilities
• Conduct and supervise data transcription, coding and data management of interview data
• Co-facilitate participatory workshops and youth advisory meetings with the in country PI
• Conduct data analysis of interviews and workshop data in collaboration with the PIs
• Keep study documents up to date and ensure filing of project documents
• Follow up of participants to reduce drop out
• Positively manage and follow up child protection issues in line with study protocol
• Ensure strict adherence to quality and ethical guidelines.
• Draft manuscripts and presentations about study data
• Prepare and submit study updates/reports to the Study Principal Investigator.
• Handle payments to participants during study activities and provide accountability to the MRC administration for the same
• Handle cash expenses / DFA holder for a maximum of 500,000 UGX
• Prepare and submit study updates/reports to the Study Principal Investigator.
• Contribute to dissemination of study findings including assisting in drafting of progress reports/peer reviewed manuscripts.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority as deemed necessary.

2. Financial management.

• Ensure proper accountability of project resources in line with MRC/UVRI & LSHTM policies; and,
• Ensure study participants’ time / transport compensation payment.

3. Line Management:

• Supervise the Social Science Research Assistants

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Person Specification

• A Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, social sciences, psychology, social work, disability studies or related field. A Master’s Degree in anthropology, social sciences, psychology, social work, disability studies or related field. Training in disability studies and participatory research are desirable.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excell, PowerPoint, NVIVO and Outlook. GCP and GDPR training.
• At least 5 years of research experience of which 2 in violence and/or disability research with children and youth.
• Experience in working with Ugandan DPOs and community structures which support children and youth with disabilities.
• Knowledge of inclusive qualitative data collection and analysis including use of NVIVO.
• Fluent in English and Luganda.
• Fully conversant with Ugandan regulatory and compliance processes.
• Ability to handle child protection issues with sensitivity in line with study protocol and legal requirements
• Knowledge of basic sign language.
• Experience in presentation and manuscript writing.
• Experience with unit procurement and administrative processes.
• Disability inclusive
• Sensitive to violence and power relations
• Excellent communication skills
• Personal integrity
• Emotional resourcefulness
• Willingness to learn
• Forward thinking
• Reliability
• Openness to others
• Independence
• Teamwork
• Analytical thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Pro-active
• Results oriented
• Thoroughness
• Concern for excellence
• Flexibility
• Must be willing to spend prolonged periods of time in Luwero and Masaka districts and work flexible hours during data collection.

 

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

 

 Click  Here

 

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: 23rd August 2024

 

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