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Organisation: The Medical

Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI)

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda

Reports to: Clinical

Research Coordinator

The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute

(MRC/UVRI) Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established following a

request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British Government for

collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection

and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency). The Unit is a center of excellence in

HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological and

intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological research

and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research results that

have been used to inform policy and practice, and that have led to a large

number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely renewal of Annual Practicing
  
  Licenses and registration certificates of researchers


• Ensure proper filing of study documents
  
  and receipts in properly labelled files


• Obtain clearance for manuscripts from
  
  UNHRO


• Render support with printing and
  
  assembling of documents for submission to the various regulatory bodies


• Keep a record of documents coming and
  
  leaving the office


• In charge of ensuring GCP of all personnel
  
  involved in research


• Archiving of completed studies documents


• Works closely with the CRC, ensure
  
  payments are made to the regulatory authorities in a timely manner.


• Provide administrative support as advised
  
  by the Communications and Engagement officer

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

• The Administrative Assistant should
  
  preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree in a related field


• A minimum of two years’ experience
  
  performing administrative duties


• Excellent interpersonal and communication
  
  skills


• Organised, flexible and dependable

All candidates should send their applications letters, copies of

academic qualifications and curriculum vitae including names, telephone

contacts and email addresses of two referees should be sent only via e mail to:

recruitment@mrcuganda.org. Please clearly indicate the Position Title in the

subject line of the email.

NB: Only shortlisted

candidates will be contacted for interviews