Project Team Leader job at MRC/ UVRI

Project Team Leader job at MRC/ UVRI

The MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for research and training. The Unit was established in 1988 to improve the understanding and control of the HIV epidemic in Uganda and globally, following a request from the Uganda Government to the United Kingdom (UK) Government. After wide consultations, and in response to the changing public health landscape, Unit work has broadened beyond HIV to include other infections, neglected, endemic, emerging and reemerging infections and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Our mission is to conduct high-quality research that adds knowledge and leads to improved control of infectious and non-communicable diseases in Uganda, Africa and globally, through translation of scientific findings into policy and practice, and rigorous research capacity building. The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Station: Kibuku, Tororo, Namutumba, Butaleja

The Epidemic Preparedness and Response Fellowship is part of the Peter Piot Fellowship Programme, which aims to enhance research and capacity for tackling infectious disease epidemics, with a focus on malaria in Eastern Uganda. Malaria epidemics, driven by interactions among vectors, parasites, humans, and environmental factors, disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, overwhelming health facilities and increasing mortality during outbreaks. Factors such as climate change, population movement, inadequate intervention coverage, declining immunity, and evolving vector dynamics are expected to worsen these epidemics, posing significant threats to global health security.
Job Purpose
The job holder is to assist in preparing for field activities and managing a team of 4 field workers covering 4 districts for project activities.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Ensure Technical and administrative over sight of project activities in the four projet distrcts of Namutumba, Kibuku, Butaleja and Tororo;
• Work with the study Principal investigator and other project staff to ensure overall smooth day-to-day running of project activities to ensure collection of quality data;

• Co-ordinate and supervise a team of 4 fieldworkers including staff training to ensure staff are correctly carrying out their duties;
• Liaise with the Disrict Health Officers (DHOs) and facility in-charges to ensure activities start on time;

• Ensure availability of supplies, study protocols, consent forms and other related tools to field teams;

• Liaise with the field teams to ensure correct completion of study forms study questionnaires and consent process for all study participants;

• Assist in preparation of project Co-ordination team meetings;
• Assist in ensuring timely procurement and availability of study materials and tools;
• Contribute to the preparation of study questionnaires and other tools as required;
• Ensure that the study procedures are done according to the study protocol and regulatory requirements

• Managing field based project equipment, materials, fleet and data;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by principal investigator;

• Prepare the project status and submit weekly reports on enrolment to the Principle investigator;
• Ensure study samples are collected and transported to MRC/LSHTM/UVRI in Entebbe in a timely manner;
• Conduct data cleaning and entry into the electronic system; and,

• Provide accountability for resources, fuel and other project resources as required.

Person Specification
• Bachelor of statistics, public health, social sciences or related field;
• A Masters in public health or related field is required;
• Should possess at least 2 years of experience in malaria research or infectious diseases;
• Experience in conducting field work and surveys;
• Should possess knowledge of consent process for research participants;
• Personal integrity;
• Emotional resourcefulness;
• Ability to learn;
• Forward thinking;
• Reliability;
• Openness to others;
• Independence;
• Analytical thinking;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Proactivity;
• Results orientation;
• Thoroughness; and,
• Concern for excellence.

Job application procedure

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

https://redcap.link/Project_Team_Leader_PTL_1024

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.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 7th November 2024, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for 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.

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