Vacancy title:
Project Administrator Bioinformatics

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Research, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Uganda Research Unit

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 8 2025

Duty Station:
Entebbe | Entebbe | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Location: Entebbe, Uganda
• Description: A research organization affiliated with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), focused on advancing scientific research, particularly in bioinformatics and related fields.

Job Details

• Title: Project Administrator Bioinformatics
• Location: Entebbe, Uganda
• Employment Type: Not explicitly stated (assumed full-time based on responsibilities)
• Department: Research (Bioinformatics focus)
• Reports To: Not specified (likely Principal Investigators or research group lead)
• Job Summary: The role involves managing and coordinating bioinformatics research projects, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication and collaboration within and outside the research group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management:
   • Coordinate research project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
   • Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.
2. Financial Management:
   • Prepare and monitor project budgets.
   • Ensure financial accountability and compliance with funding agency guidelines.
3. Team Management:
   • Schedule and facilitate group meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
   • Document meeting outcomes and follow up on action items.
4. Operational Strategy and Planning:
   • Develop strategic operational plans aligned with organizational objectives.
   • Collaborate with Principal Investigators to prioritize and allocate resources.
5. Manuscript Preparation and Submission:
   • Proofread manuscripts and ensure compliance with journal guidelines.
   • Coordinate manuscript submissions and liaise with authors and journals.
6. Website and Social Media Management:
   • Maintain and update the research group’s website.
   • Manage social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn) to share updates and findings.
7. Grant Management and Financial Reporting:
   • Assist in grant preparation, submission, and management.
   • Coordinate grant finances and reporting, ensuring compliance.
8. Diary and Group Meetings Management:
   • Organize schedules, appointments, and group meetings.
   • Prepare agendas, document minutes, and track action items.
9. Collaboration Liaison:
   • Serve as the primary contact for regional and global collaborators.
   • Facilitate communication within the Unit and with LSHTM activities.
10. Administrative Support:
    • Manage paperwork, maintain records, and assist with logistics.
11. Financial Responsibility:
    • Ensure proper accountability of project resources per MRC/UVRI & LSHTM guidelines.

Person Specification

• Education:
  • MSc in Bioinformatics (required).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training.
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years of proven experience in managing research projects and teams.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Proficiency in research methodologies and data analysis techniques.
  • Familiarity with project management software/tools.
  • Strong IT and social media management skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance and ethical considerations in research.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Independence, analytical thinking, proactivity, results orientation, thoroughness.
  • Concern for excellence, flexibility, service orientation, development orientation.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

• • Complete the application form at: https://redcap.link/Project Administrator Bioinformatics 425
  • Submit a single PDF document containing:
    • Cover letter
    • CV
    • Certified copies of academic documents
  • Only online applications via the provided link are accepted.
  • Multiple form submissions lead to automatic disqualification.
  • High integrity is required during application; falsification results in disqualification.
• Contact: Applications addressed to The Head of Human Resources, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, P.O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
• Additional Notes:
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
  • Certified academic documents must be presented before employment.
  • Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted within 8 weeks post-deadline.
  • Lobbying leads to automatic disqualification.
  • The Unit verifies documents with awarding institutions.
  • Open to Ugandan nationals only.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• The MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit promotes inclusion and diversity, considering all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The Unit does not request money during recruitment.

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