Regional Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation

Job Title: Regional Project Coordinator


Job Description

 
Position: Regional Project Coordinator:(Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)





Background:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs.
                                 

Title:  Regional Project Coordinator
Location:  Based in Uganda, Swaziland or Zimbabwe
Primary Manager:  Project Director

Position Details:
We are recruiting a Regional Project Coordinator to oversee activities for a project focused on Increasing Access, Retention, and Follow-up of PMTCT services at the Community Level, taking place in three countries in the African region. Working under the Project Director, s/he will assist with the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project, as well as operational research activities in the three project countries.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working with teams in the three countries, as well as with global and regional staff, s/he will:

Project Implementation

Coordinate development of work-plans as well as piloting and refinement of project tools across the three countries.
Provide guidance and support for effective implementation in the three project countries
Ensure that country teams engage officials from the MOH and DHMT as well as local stakeholders and civil society groups at the community level  during the project’s design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Participate in technical discussions with the project management team
Operations Research

Ensure all local project activities are in alignment with project requirements for the three implementation countries
Participate in design of baseline assessments and ensure high quality data collection
Participate in OR protocol development and the national IRB submissions for research activities
Ensure the development of community advisory groups in the three countries to support design and implementation of the operations research activities for the project
Ensure project compliance to all research requirements, particularly protection of human subjects
Project Management

Closely liaise with Country Project Coordinators as well as the Project Director to provide regular information and updates on country progress related to the project
Communicate with the EGPAF Global office (Agreement Manager, Research, Program, M&E, and Operations)
Coordinate the drafting and submission of country level project reports to the Project Director and Agreement Manager.
Qualifications

A Masters degree preferably in the field of public health, environmental health, community nursing or a social sciences related field such as Sociology, Gender Studies or Anthropology
7-10 years of proven experience working with health programs, particularly relating to PMTCT and maternal and child health in Africa
3-5 years experience working with operations research
Ability to travel 50% of the time
Ability to work as needed on evenings and weekends
All applicants will be expected to undergo a criminal background check
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS issues in Africa
Knowledge of research methodologies, research ethics
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to effectively work as part of a team
Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel
Fluency in English required





How to Apply

 
To apply for this post email Cover Letter, CV to mmathis@pedaids.org.

Project Coordinator Job Vacancy at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Title: Project Coordinator At EGPAF



Job Description

 
Project Coordinator At EGPAF

Background:
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing pediatric HIV infection and eliminating pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention, care, and treatment programs.

JOB TITLE:                           Project Coordinator (Re- advertised)

DEPARTMENT:                 Program

LOCATION:                         Mbarara



Reporting Relationships:

The Project coordinator reports to the Technical Director.

Job Summary:  

The Project Coordinator will manage activities in Uganda for a project focused on Increasing Access, Retention, and Follow-up of PMTCT services at the Community Level, taking place in three countries in the African region. Working as part of the EGPAF country team, s/he will assist with the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project, as well as operational research activities in Uganda.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Research

Ensure all local project activities are in alignment with project requirements.
Participate in design of baseline assessments and ensure high quality data collection
Participate in OR protocol development and oversee the national IRB submission for research activities
Facilitate the development of community advisory group to support design and implementation of the operations research activities for the project
Ensure project compliance to all research requirements, particularly protection of human subjects
Provides logistical support for OR training activities, implementation of research protocols, study procedures and data collection
Oversee data collection activities to ensure data standards are being met throughout the project
Oversee maintenance of the research database.
Project Implementation

Coordinate development of work plans as well as piloting and refinement of project tools.
Provide supervisory oversight  of project staff, as well as guidance and support for effective implementation
Liaise with officials from the MOH and DHMT as well as local stakeholders and civil society groups at the community level  during the project’s design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Participate in technical working group discussions that form part of the project management team
Project Management

Recruit and supervise qualified in-country staff to support project activities
Closely liaise with other country staff to ensure integration with all country activities
Liaise with the Regional Project Coordinator as well as the Project Director to provide regular information and updates on country progress related to the project
Communicate with the EGPAF Global office (Research, Program, M&E, and Operations) as well as the project Regional Program Coordinator
Coordinate the drafting and submission of country level project reports to the Regional Project Coordinator.
Monitor project expenditures ensuring that they are in line with the budget.
Qualifications

A Masters degree in public health, environmental health, community nursing or a social sciences related field such as Sociology, Gender Studies or Anthropology
3-5 years proven experience working with operations research
3-5 years of proven experience working with health programs in Africa
Ability to travel in-county 50% of the time
Ability to work as needed on evenings and weekends
All applicants will be expected to undergo a criminal background check
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS issues in the health sector in Uganda
Good understanding of research methodologies, research ethics
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong analytical skills
Computer literacy including use of statistical packages
Ability to effectively manage others and work as part of a team
Ability and willingness to undertake frequent in country travel
Fluency in English required, knowledge of local languages preferred



How to Apply

 
The Country Director/COP
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Plot 18A Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 21127,Kampala, Uganda
E-mail: UgandaRecruitment@pedaids.org
EGPAF will only contact short-listed applicants. Deadline for submission is 8th June 2012.
www.pedaids.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Laboratory Technologists Job Vacancy at The Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Job Title: Laboratory Technologists (2 Vacant Positions At MUWRP)

 


Job Description

 
Laboratory Technologists (2 Vacant Positions At MUWRP)

Background:

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:

POSITION TITLE:  Laboratory Technologists, 2 positions



 LOCATION:  MUWRP Laboratory, located at Makerere University Medical School



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:



Proficiently perform HIV serology/viral load, Hep B and C assays and syphilis RPR and TP.PA assays and APTIMA as per the SOPs.


Proficiently conduct Manual Hematology and white blood cell count as established by the SOPs for each Assay.


Learn and become proficient in new assays and technologies brought in the lab..


Maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to service and repair as established by SOPs and QA/QC guidelines.


Maintain lab databases and keep up with current software applications for specific departments.


Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Knowledge:

1.    Bachelors degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology,
2.    Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any related science laboratory field.
3.    Diploma in medical laboratory technology, knowledge and practice in Hematology will be an added advantage.
4.    At least 2 years working experience in a medical/research laboratory preferably CAP accredited.

Physical Ability:

Ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbally or other means deemed appropriate.  The incumbent should have ability to travel to and from work and the Project’s collaborative sites in Kayunga, Entebbe and any other if necessary. The incumbent will from time to time be required to lift some lab supplies to and from the lab to the required destination as he/she may be directed by his/her superiors. The incumbent is also expected to able to sit for extended periods of time.

Supervisory Controls:
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or his/her designee as mutually agreed upon with the Laboratory Co- Director.








How to Apply

 
Interested parties should send their application letter, CV (including 3 references), and supporting documents to:

The Human Resource Administrator
MUWRP
Plot 42 Nakasero Road.
P.O.BOX 16524 Kampala
The closing date for receiving applications is 1st June 2012, 5:00pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.