Job Title: Project Coordinator – IDRC Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC)
Duty Station: Uganda
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) Profile
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Job Summary:
The Project Coordinator will work with multi-disciplinary, cross-national teams, and international collaborators, Study PI, CO-Is and the Research Director, and will contribute to other research studies as needed. The role will serve as the central person coordinating all research activities in Uganda. The position will be based in east (Soroti, Mbale) or central (Jinja, Kampala) and will oversee activities in eastern, central as well as southwestern Uganda.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinating and managing a national field research team (with frequent travel), including participating in interviewing and hiring of research team members; leadership and direct supervision of team members; and troubleshooting problems with teams;
- Coordinating data collection and management: developing work plans, managing data collection schedules, organizing the collection and storage of field notes, survey data, and other research materials;
- Working with the study data manager to ensure timely and accurate data collection and management; work with the study data manager to coordinate weekly
- reports/progress updates to the study team (including weekly calls)
- Communications, including organizing and participating in meetings (telephone conferences, Skype or in person meetings), and preparing weekly reports for the UCSF and Uganda PIs and Research Director and study team;
- Managing a budget, including tracking expenses and overseeing preparation of invoices in communication with finance officers at IDRC and UCSF; and
- Administration, including development and ongoing updating of standard operating protocols, manuals of operations, management of human subjects’ approvals (including modifications and renewals), and preparation of reports;
- Managing regulatory submissions and compliance with the IDRC regulatory director oversight
- Dissemination of results: assist the P.I.s with preparation of findings for local dissemination of findings to community stakeholders, and plan and oversee community stakeholder meetings for such dissemination; and assist with production of abstracts, manuscripts, reports and presentations, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in public health, population studies or related field. A Master’s Degree in the same field will be an added advantage
- Nursing or clinical experience, especially in the areas of women’s health, reproductive health, OBGYN, and/or family planning will be highly valuable
- At least two to three years of prior experience managing research projects, preferably multisite research projects, including budget management, team management, oversight of field-based activities across Uganda
- Experience managing multi-site projects and data collections including work with health centers and MOH clinics across various regions of Uganda. National level coordination experience is an advantage
- Educational training and experience with qualitative research methods and writing experience is highly valuable
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; and web-based applications including Zoom. Experience with qualitative analyses software or quantitative software are an added advantage.
- Experience and ability to independently represent the research team and PIs at meetings, and with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
How To Apply for IDRC Uganda Jobs 2021
All candidates should send their applications using this link on the IDRC website.
Additional Important Comments:
- All applications must be submitted through the IDRC website
- Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
- Applications cannot be amended following submission.
- Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted Further
Deadline: 18th October 2021 by 5:00pm
For similar Jobs in Uganda today and great Uganda jobs, please remember to subscribe using the form below:
NOTE:
No employer should ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or for being offered a position. Please contact Fresher Jobs Uganda if it ever happens with any of the jobs that we advertise.
Discover more from Fresher Jobs Uganda
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
