Job Title: Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The incumbent will report to the HIV drug resistance Laboratory Director.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This person will:

• Work with the Laboratory Director and other staff to make sure the laboratory gets accredited and maintains accreditations.

• Prepares for audits where needed

• Participate in setting up systems that will allow collection of specimens and other information for HIV drug resistance testing under the various protocols that will be implemented

• Supervise technicians in the laboratory

• Make sure laboratory staff work under recommended safety, including disposal of waste

• Work with data staff to establish and maintain the HIV Drug Resistance database

• Present data, write reports and manuscripts

• Attend scientific meetings including working with WHO ResNetLab Network

• Assist those developing protocols in virology

• Work in the area of viral load relevant to this programme

• Ensure that work on HIV drug resistance and findings fit well into the overall HIV Quality Assurance Control

• Work with other collaborators such as those at UVRI involved in related work i.e. MRC and CDC

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of a degree in Biological Sciences. A Masters Degree in Virology, Molecular Virology or related Sciences is preferred; At least two years experience in molecular techniques such as sequencing and sequence data analyses. Good oral and written communication skills will be required.

How to Apply

The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has signed an MoU with the U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen Institute capacity through the management and coordination of laboratory surveillance, epidemiology, public health evaluations and training in Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Under this cooperation, UVRI intends to recruit the following personnel on a one year contract to be renewed depending on availability of funds. This positions is based at Entebbe

Applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, a CV, including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with e-mail and phone numbers should be forwarded to the address below;

The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe.
Or hand-delivered to his office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 14th Feb 2013

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop an overall M&E plan for the UVRI Project.

• Managing and implementing the performance-based monitoring system to ensure that UVRI Project targets are met.

• Ensure that the M&E database are routinely and systematically updated.

• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and guidelines regarding M&E are developed and updated where necessary.

• Lead the process of ensuring that performance reviews are conducted regularly.

• Build capacity of UVRI M&E focal persons in M&E skills through mentoring and coaching.

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of special duties e.g. baseline, mid-term review, and end of Project evaluation.

• Ensure timely compilation of internal (UVRI) and external (PEPFAR/USG) progress reports.

• Ensure quality control and identify where adaptations may be needed.

• Ensure timely completion of major M&E deliverables, regular periodic analysis of data to identify and communicate lessons-learned, and regular periodic presentation of data and analyses to Program management.

• Review, monitor, and analyse reports for impact evaluation.

• Help identify the cause of potential bottlenecks in implementation.

Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Development Studies or other closely related discipline. Post Graduate Training in M&E is added advantage

• Familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements.

• At least 3 years of experience in M &E methods and approaches, including designing, planning, and implementing M&E systems, analysing and reporting using a logical framework and other strategic planning approaches..

• Excellent information analysis and report-writing.
How to Apply

The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has signed an MoU with the U.S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen Institute capacity through the management and coordination of laboratory surveillance, epidemiology, public health evaluations and training in Uganda under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Under this cooperation, UVRI intends to recruit the following personnel on a one year contract to be renewed depending on availability of funds. This positions is based at Entebbe

Applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, a CV, including names of two work-related referees indicating their contacts with e-mail and phone numbers should be forwarded to the address below;

The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P.O. Box 49, Entebbe.
Or hand-delivered to his office Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 14th Feb 2013

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration
The Director of finance and administration will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of UVRI- IAVI’s resource management and wil lead an internal team which supports finance, business planning and budgeting, human resources, administration and IT

Reports to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute towards UVRI-IAVI’s strategic planning processes in order to ensure sufficient to accomplish strategic and tactical objectives
• Lead the finance & administrative teams in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards
• Assist and support the Executive Director in ensuring the financial wellbeing and viability of UVRI-IAVI

Qualifications and Requirements:
• University Degree in financial Management/ Business Administration is preferred a masters degree in finance/ business administration is an added advantage
• ACCA/ CA stage 1 completed
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
• At least 3 years experience in a senior financial management position

How to Apply:
Written cover letter along with academic certificates, cv, day time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to the address below or by email to information@iavi.or.ug and Lnielsen@iavi.org

Apply to:
The Executive Director
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.o.Box 49, Entebbe

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2011

Job Title: Operations Manager:
Reports to: Director of Finance & Administration

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the strategic and operational planning process in order to ensure that the Program has the physical, logical and administrative support necessary to accomplish objective s
• Oversee the procurement and storage of supplies and equipment and ensure that timely purchasing of quality goods and services in a transparent and ethical manner that demonstrates value for money and adherence to procurement guidelines.
• Lead the Administrative Support Team in a manner that empowers them to deliver excellent customer service and high standards

Qualifications:
• A University degree in Management/ Business Administartion/ Developmental Studies with concentration in Management
• A wide range of experience in Logistics, project management, monitoring budgets, estates management, operational strategizing, management of support services and managing internal and external relationships
• Strong logical and forward thinking
• Three years experience of project/ program administration and management

Salary and Allowances:
The successful candidate will serve on a Ugandan based contract with an attractive package baased on qualifications and experience

How to Apply:
Written cover letter along with academic certificates, cv, day time telephone contact numbers and names of three professional referees should be sent to the address below or by email to information@iavi.or.ug and Lnielsen@iavi.org

Apply to:
The executive Director
UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
P.o.Box 49, Entebbe

Closing Date: 2nd December, 2011