Job Summary:
The Research Manager is the lead study implementer and is responsible for coordinating all study related activities/operations in close consultation with the investigators. He or she must have an excellent understanding of the study protocol and strong attention to detail.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate with all partners involved in the implementation of the study to ensure efficient and effective study implementation.
· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the study activities and provide both administrative and technical oversight.
· Provide supervisory support to the research sites across the country
· Coordinate and supervise the study staff to ensure that staff are correctly carrying out their duties
· Ensure the protocol is rightly implemented in observance of the Human subjects’ research ethical standards.
· Liaise with MoH and the participating health facilities/hospitals to ensure success full implementation of the study.
· Organize and facilitate facility/hospital steering committee coordination meetings
· Compile and submit progress reports to relevant persons at the required intervals.
· Facilitate preparation and submission of work plans, budgets and accountabilities in relation to project activities.
· Ensure that the project is implemented within budget and timelines.
· Liaising with other teams to ensure timely availability of field logistics
· Any other official duty as assigned by study Investigators

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a Master’s in Public Health, epidemiology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
· At least five years of experience in study coordination work is required; experience in epidemiology and infectious disease research is an added advantage.
· Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel);
· Organized with excellent attention to detail
· Excellent management, networking, and communication skills (written and verbal)
· Project management skills will be an advantage

How to Apply:
All interested candidates Please send an updated CV including three work related referees and cover letter addressed to the Human Resources Business Partner, Amref Health Africa in Uganda through jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org
Emails should not exceed 2MB.
NB: We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding at the workplace and does not tolerate any form of abuse, discrimination or harassment.

Deadline: 24th August 2020