06 April 2012

Research Manager

Job Description: 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 communicable disease threats of public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections. The Project is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position above;ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Development, Implementation and Evaluation of scientific programs• Development and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Manual of Operations• Development & Implementation of Quality Management Plan• Development and Monitoring of research program budget• Liaison with local IRBs and sponsors• Support preparation of submissions including initial, continuing review reports, SAEs, deviations, final study reports and communications to local IRB and sponsors• Coordinate site monitoring visits with PI and sponsors• Responsible for writing and coordinating abstracts and publications for conferences and/or scientific journals• Presentations at scientific meetings (oral and/or poster• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.• Ability to work on own initiative.• Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.Preferred Skills: • Bachelors degree in Medicine & Surgery or Healthrelated field• Masters degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Clinical Research• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification Research experience.• Minimum of 3 years experience in protocol development and successful grant writing• Strong leadership, communication and writing skills.• Fluency in verbal and written English.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Development, Implementation and Evaluation of scientific programs• Development and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and Manual of Operations• Development & Implementation of Quality Management Plan• Development and Monitoring of research program budget• Liaison with local IRBs and sponsors• Support preparation of submissions including initial, continuing review reports, SAEs, deviations, final study reports and communications to local IRB and sponsors• Coordinate site monitoring visits with PI and sponsors• Responsible for writing and coordinating abstracts and publications for conferences and/or scientific journals• Presentations at scientific meetings (oral and/or poster• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated.• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.• Ability to work on own initiative.• Ability to professionally communicate in writing, verbally or other means deemed appropriate.OTHER REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.• Knowledge of International and Ugandan Regulatory Procedures.PHYSICAL ABILITY: The ability to travel within the work site including Makerere University, Kampala as well as field sites in Kayunga, Mukono and Buvuma Districts. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent will serve as the Research Manager for the Makerere University/Walter Reed Project (MU/WRP). The individual will work under the immediate supervision of the MUWRP Director. Interested candidates should send their application letter, including a CV, (with 3 referees) and supporting documents to:The Human Resource AdministratorMakerere University Walter Reed ProjectOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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