The unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with cominant research themes in the areas or 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 changi 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 positions:
Job Purpose;
The post-holder will be responsible for providing Programme Management support for a portfolio of projects within a research theme. This includes strategic management, business development, research operations, and administrative support. They will coordinate research activities, supervise Grants Officers, and ensure harmonization of activities across projects to maximize outputs.
The post-holder will have a comprehensive view of the programme, ensuring coordination, management, administration, compliance, and synergies. They will act according to MRC/UVRI&LSHTM policies and refer major decisions to the Head of RSO and Theme Leader. Additionally, they will oversee daily project activities with the support of Project Officers and Administrators, serve as the interface between the research themes and the RSO, and lead pre-award activities.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
For detailed job descriptions and procedure for application, please follow the application link per position.
For future employment opportunities, please visit http://www.mrcuganda.org/jobs
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application has been successfully received. In the event you are selected as the best candidate for the job, it will be a requirement to present certified copies of academic documents prior to contracting.
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