The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following position:
Project Manager – (03 Positions)
Position Code: PM -623
Reports to: Head of the Research Support Office
Department: Research Support
Office Station: Entebbe
Job Purpose
The position holder will work with the Unit’s Research Support Office (RSO) to manage a portfolio of research projects under the supervision of the Head of the Research Support Office. The post-holder will facilitate the successful and efficient delivery of a portfolio of projects, oversee operational activities and ensure that synergies between projects are maximised. S/he will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation of project performances and lead in the coordination of collaborator relationships and project outputs. S/he will coordinate the management of project finances, human resources, other resources, logistics and administrative affairs for the assigned portfolio ensuring compliance to funder and grant conditions as well as MUL & LSHTM policies and procedures.
Download full job description and application procedures >>>Project Manager RSO – Advert 12-6-23.pdf
Deadline: June 28, 2023
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