Tuesday 10 April 2012

Research Manager Job Vacancy at Makerere University Water Reed Project


Job Title: RESEARCH MANAGER


Job Description

The Makerere University Water 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 (HJFJ. 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 experience.

-minimum  of 3 years experience in development and successful grant writing .

- strong leadership,  communication  and writing skills

-Good interpersonal skills

- fluency in verbal and written english

ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Ability to  professionally  communicate  in  writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.

OTHER REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ TRAINING:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

• Ethics Training

• Biostatistics

• Knowledge of International and Ugandan Regulatory Procedures.

PHYSICAL Ability: The ability to travel within the work site including Makerere University, Kampala as well as field sites in Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma Districts. – •

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent will serve as the Research Manager for the Makerere University Water Reed Project (MU/WRP). The individual will work under the immediate supervision of the MUWRP Director.

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




How to Apply



The human resource administrator

Makerere university walter reed project

Plot 42 nakasero road

Po box 16524, kampala

Not later than Monday 23rd April 2012