Jobs at Makerere University in Uganda- Study Coordinator

Job Title: Study Coordinator, MINIMAX 2 Research Project

Background:

Makerere University College of Health Sciences, School of Public Health, Department of Community
Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) is a recipient of a 24-month research grant from WHO Alliance
for Health Policy and Systems Research (Access-to-Medicines project), the Swedish Research Council
and the Einhorn Family Foundation - Sweden.
The purpose of the grant is to conduct research to inform one of the Access-to-Medicines project
priority questions: “How do policies and other interventions into private markets impact on access to
and appropriate use of quality medicines?” The research study will be entitled ACCESS and EXCESS,

EQUITY and INFORMATION: Point of Care Diagnostics and Pre-packaged Subsidised Drugs for
Integrated Fever Management for Malaria, Pneumonia and Diarrhoea in Children at PRIVATE SECTOR
Drug Shops in Uganda.
This study will follow on from a similar pilot study conducted in Eastern Uganda under the MINIMAX project from 2011-2012.
The purpose of this call is to seek a well motivated and well qualified candidate with PHD ambitions,
for the position of Study Coordinator, who will ensure the successful implementation of this MINIMAX 2
project by working with an experienced multi-disciplinary team of local and international researchers.

Job Description for Study Coordinator, MINIMAX 2

1. Will be appointed as a Research Fellow in the department of Community Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS)
2. Will be responsible to the Principal Investigator (PI)
3. Will be responsible for development of implementation plans extracted from the work plan and budget in the proposal
4. Will develop study tools and M&E tools for the project
5. Will present and follow up corrective actions/ guidance to the Study Protocol as requested by
the Ethics Review Board at Makerere University School of Public Health and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology.
6. Will lead the implementation of the study and supervise the team including a Data Manager and Research Assistants.
7. Will liaise with relevant stakeholders to the project in consultation with the PI
8. Will lead and assist in the development of study reports and manuscripts as assigned by the PI
9. Will provide monthly reports and timesheets to the PI
10. Will conform to the code of conduct of Makerere University and carry out any other duties assigned by the PI from time to time.

Required Qualifications of Suitable Candidate:

i. A professional clinical related training at Bachelor’s level, either; MBChB, BSN or the equivalent.
ii. Completed postgraduate training in Public Health
iii. At least 4 years public health experience in Child Health programs in a mid-level management position

Desired (Added Advantage):

iv. Extensive field experience in rural settings, conducting program implementation, grant writing,
manuscript writing and publications
v. Willingness to pursue a career in health systems research

Contract Terms: This is a position for which Makerere University authorized the School of Public Health
to recruit and pay its own employee.
The terms and conditions of service therefore slightly differ from those of persons recruited directly by the Makerere University.
The contract will be one-year with a possibility of renewal.
The probationary period will be the initial three months.
Salary and NSSF benefits will be provided.

How to Apply:
Application Procedure: Interested applicants should send their Application with day time contacts and
Referees, alongside copies of the CV and Academic credentials addressed to the Administrator, CHBS,
ground floor MUSPH building ( hbukirwa@musph.ac.ug), by close of business on 30th January 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30th January 2013