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 disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Under our mandate, we have entered in a collaboration with The Austere environment Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes (ACESO) which is a newly formed consortium with Directorship based at the US Naval Medical Research Center in Frederick, Maryland to advance understanding of clinical management and pathogenesis of sepsis as it relates to a spectrum of clinical manifestations and varying etiologies in resource-constrained settings. MUWRP is now looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below:
POSITION TITLE: ACESO (U) Deputy Program Director
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will serve as ACESO (U) Deputy Program Director (ADPD) under the immediate supervision of MUWRP’s Head of Research and Scientific Affairs and report regularly to the ACESO Uganda Country Director. His/her primary responsibilities will include managing the overall program plan, management of program staff, managing the program budget, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and partner relationships. The incumbent will work under MUWRP guidelines and policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in study planning which includes travelling to potential hospital sites, protocol and SOP writing.
Oversee daily operation of proposed research in preparation phase involving bimonthly site visits and coordination with study partners.
Develop and implement objectives, action plans, budgets, refinements and initiatives as planned or assigned by the ACESO Uganda Country Director and MUWRP Head of Research and Scientific Affairs
Liaison for proposed study sites which will involve acting as a primary point of contact for the proposed study sites and organizing for refresher trainings
Oversee development and implementation of training for clinical study staff.
Other duties as assigned and as necessary to accomplish the project’s mission.
Requirement:
Degree in Medicine (MD, MBChB or equivalent) and Public Health (MPH or equivalent)
Project implementation, administration, financial management with emphasis on clinical trial operations, clinical management of severely ill hospitalized patients, basic data analysis, grant writing and manuscript publication.
Experience of at least 3 years conducting research in Uganda with international partners involving patients with severe sepsis will be an added advantage.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES
Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to travel to all of the study sites which may be located in regions (i.e.. North, West, East) of Uganda distant from Kampala.
Experience: 3
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their Applications with photocopies of their academic documents, and Resume with 3 referees to:
The Human Resource Administrator
Makerere University Walter Reed Project
Plot 42 Nakasero Road, P.O. Box 16524 Kampala.
Dead line for receiving applications is 8th April 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
