Vacancy title:
Director
Jobs at:
Uganda Virus Research Institute ( UVRI )
Deadline of this Job:
21st September, 2017 by 5:00pm East Africa Time
Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda
Job details:
Background
Brief description of the UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Limited: The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program is a Ugandan limited company, formed as a result of the partnership between the international AIDS Vaccine initiative (IAVI) and the Government of Uganda. initially developed as a phase l HIV vaccine clinical trials unit, over the years the Program has evolved to conduct HIV epidemiological studies, basic science research and research preparedness and advocacy for future large scale HIV prevention studies. The UVRI-IAVI Program is based on the campus of the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. The Program’s mission is to conduct research, capacity building and advocacy that will support the global search for an HIV and AIDS vaccine. The activities of the Program are undertaken with a wide range of international, regional and grass roots partners under the leadership of the UVRI-IAVI Board of Directors, in close collaboration with the MRC/ UVRI, UVRI and IAVI.
Job Purpose:
The individual will be expected to provide transformational leadership to the UVRI- IAVI research and support teams ensuring that there is a clearly articulated and compelling vision and well developed strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Candidate Requirements:
Possess MBChB and Master’s degree and/ or PhD in a relevant area (Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology or immunology Nirology) with at least 7 years research experience as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator of complex clinical and/or epidemiological studies.
S/he will possess the following portfolio:
Communication:
S/he will report to the UVRI-IAVI Board of Directors. Will have direct line management responsibility for Heads of Medical, Finance & Administration sections, Laboratory Manager and the Laboratory Sciences Coordinator.
S/he will liaise and work with national and international scientific collaborators and researchers, and committees.
Terms & conditions: Successful applicants will serve a 3-year contract with a possibility of renewal inclusive of a 6 months’ probation. The salary and other terms and conditions for the post will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location: The position will be based in Entebbe, at the Uganda Virus Research institute.
Start date: As soon as possible
Job application procedure
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
Director’s Office, Uganda Virus Research Institute, P.0. Box 49, Entebbe Or send by email: ekmbidde@uvri.go.ug
Closing date for applications: 21st September, 2017 by 5:00pm East Africa Time.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
The UVRI-IAVI
Board of Directors, Att: Dr Edward Mbidde.
Email: ekmbidde@uvri.go.ug
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