Job Title: Program Manager (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) / UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Research Support Office
About the Organisation:
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in 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 changing 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. This 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.
Job Summary:
The Program Manager 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.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Relevant qualifications are required for the position.
How to Apply:
Follow the link below to fill out a form and submit your application documentation:
Important:
- 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.
All candidates should combine all their application documentation (cover letter, CV, and certified copies of academic documents) into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an 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.
Note:
- 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.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert.
Deadline: 12th July 2024
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