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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 working on the Ebola Vaccine

trial “A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Immunogenicity

of Heterologous Prime-Boost Regimens Using MVABN ®-Filo and Ad26.ZEBOV Administered in Different Sequences and Schedules

in Healthy Adults. ”

• In charge of screening, recruitment and
  
  follow up study volunteers


• Render support in clinical care to study
  
  participants and initiate referrals as appropriate


• In charge of prescription of
  
  Investigational Product (IP)


• Responsible for the collection and
  
  documentation of data as required by the protocol


• Supervision of junior clinical and other
  
  research staff


• Actively participate in protocol
  
  development and other study related materials


• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  
  Principal Investigator and/or Project Leader

• The applicant should preferably hold an
  
  MBChB or equivalent.


• A minimum of two years of
  
  post-qualification professional experience.


• Registration with Uganda Medical and
  
  Dental Practitioners Council.


• Training or experience in clinical
  
  research would be an added advantage.


• Excellent interpersonal/communications
  
  skills.


• Fluency in verbal and written English.Good
  
  understanding of Luganda.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented and
  
  self-motivated.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.