About US:
The Makerere University /Uganda Virus Research Institute was established in 2008 as a Centre of Excellence to Infection & Immunity Research and Training (MUII-plus) is based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), and collaborates with the Makerere University Colleges of Health Sciences (CHS), Natural Sciences (CoNAS) and Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health and Biosecurity (CoVAB) as well as the Infectious Diseases Institute. Among its objectives MUII-Plus seeks to support strong finance and administration structures for research management at UVRI.
Job Summary: The Programme Manager supports the Centre Director in delivering the Centre’s objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Director of the MUII Centre to develop Centre strategy
Support talented young African scientists to develop their careers
Regularly interact with international collaborators
The incumbent will also ensure the smooth implementation and running of the MUII Centre programme of work
Steer the administrative management of the Centre
Arrange Steering and Advisory Board meetings
Arrange and chair executive meetings
Organise courses, meetings and events
The jobholder will also organise advertising selection processes for recruitment of MUII Centre fellows
Organise advertising and selection processes for award of MUII Centre grants
Meet with Programme staff and researchers to ensure Programme Objectives are being met
Mentor and supervise administrative staff
Ensure that documentation of MUII Centre management processes, policies and procedures is in place, and that these are followed
Serves as the secretary to the Steering Committee and Scientific Advisory Board
Prepare and submit reports
Deputise for the Director when required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Public Health and Administration/ Project Planning and Management/ Monitoring and Evaluation or similar, ideally with some science background, and keen to develop a career in research management
A minimum of four years’ experience in a position of project management / coordination/monitoring and evaluation.
Passion for the development of science research in Uganda
Comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of research responsibilities and conduct
Ability to organise, time manage, set goals and motivate staff
Personal integrity, ability to learn, flexibility and concern for excellence
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, curriculum vitae including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of two (2) referees, plus copies of academic qualifications via E-mail to: moses.kizza@mrcuganda.org and / or mkizza@uvri.go.ug.
Deadline: Friday 25th March 2016