Monday 26 March 2012

Research Manager Job Vacancy at Makerere Water Reed Project


Job Title: Research manager

About this Job:
The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP] is a non- government, 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 communicable 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.

The Project is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below;

Requirement:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery or Health-related field
• Masters degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Research
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification Research field sites in Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma Districts. experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in protocol development and successful grant writing
• Strong leadership, communication and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Fluency in verbal and written English.


How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their application letter, including a CV, (with 3 referees) and supporting documents to:

The Human resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
Plot42, nakasero road
P.O. Box 16524 kampala.

Not later than April 16th 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews