Executive Director Job Opportunity - Makerere University Center for Health & Population Research (MUCHAP) ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Makerere

University Center for Health & Population Research (MUCHAP)

Funding Source: Swedish

International Development Agency (SIDA)

Makerere

University Center for Health & Population Research (MUCHAP), previously the

Iganga-Mayuge Health & Demographic Surveillance Site; is a population based

research center covering part of Iganga and Mayuge districts. The center

supports multi-disciplinary policy relevant research as well as graduate

research training. The key activities include (i) registering and monitoring

health and demographic dynamics in a population (births, deaths, migration),

(ii) providing unique, essential, household level information individually

tailored for policy, planning and research needs, (iii) providing a platform

for training in applied field research and practical health, agro-social

economic and demographic survey methods to students, staff and researchers and

(iv) to providing a platform for trials that can test and measure health

interventions.

Job Summary:  The Executive Director will be responsible for

the overall strategic leadership to the organisation, manage the implementation

of policies of the Board, and ensure efficient utilization of both physical and

non-physical resources.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Develop and implement financially sound strategic initiatives

directly supporting MUCHAP’s vision, mission, goals and objectives.

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Establish appropriate dissemination and marketing

strategies for research outputs to various stakeholders to ensure increased

visibility and translation of research findings into policy

·        
Actively mobilise adequate resources to support the

programmes of the organisation and financial sustainability

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Manage and determine appropriate short and long term

human resource requirements for the organisation.

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Design and implement sound administrative,

procurement, financial and human resource systems for efficient and effective

running of the organization.

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The incumbent will oversee the human, material and

financial resources of the organization in accordance with prescribed policies,

procedures and domestic laws.

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Build and strengthen working relationships and

collaborative arrangements with the host district governments, community,

government, NGOs and international universities and institutions for the

promotion of the organisation’s research agenda.

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Serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors

meetings.

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Prepare and send periodic reports to the Board

(including Committees of the Board) and development partners in accordance with

the prescribed formats

·        
Perform any other duties as assigned from time to

time.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate should hold a first Degree in

Health Sciences, Population Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences or Demography

and a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Demography, Population Studies

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A minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in a

health research organization or conducting research two of which should have

been at a managerial level.

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Prior exposure and experience in writing grant

winning proposals.

·        
Significant experience in publishing scientific

papers in relevant fields.

·        
Strong leadership and team building skills with

proven experience in developing and maintaining a strong senior management

team.

·        
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV including three

work-related referees and cover letter to the Ag. Site Leader, Makerere

University Centre for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP), C/o Ms.

Josephine Adikini Oketch, Makerere University School of Public Health, College

of Health Sciences, Room 16, Ground Floor Mulago Hospital Complex. Applications

can also be sent via email to: jadikini@musph.ac.ug

copied to fwabwire@musph.ac.ug

Deadline: 28th September 2015 by 5:00pm