Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Training Coordinator for the Implementing Malaria Molecular Surveillance (IMMRSE) study. The successful candidate will be based in Kampala office.

Job description
• Ensure that IMMRSE training program activities are executed as per funding agency rules
• Work with the HR Manager, study Coordinator and PI to advertise, shortlist and interview candidates for award of Trainee Opportunities.
• Draft training plans and schedule to align with project requirements.
• Oversee training plans and track academic progress of trainees in liaison with the IDRC regulatory office.
• Work with the Grants Manager and project coordinator to track the project budget
• Support trainees to ensure that stipends, course fees, research expenses etc are paid on time.
• Prepare and submit annual progress reports on trainees as required by funding agency.
• Organize the scheduled training programs, regular trainee meetings and presentation sessions
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to track the success of the training program.
• Support the Regulatory affairs office to establish a training coordination office within IDRC.

Key Result Areas
• Training plans and academic progress of trainees kept on track.
• Documented training plans for project trainees
• Timely progress reports submitted
• Trainee program established and functioning as planned

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Social work, public Health or related discipline.
• Prior experience in a similar coordinator position is an added advantage
• Possess a Good Clinical Practice certificate
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
This advert can be found on the IDRC website: http://idrc-uganda.org/careers.html
Please note that applications can only be submitted using the link that is available on the website
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
• All applications must be submitted on or before 5:00pm, Friday 14th January 2022
• Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for
• consideration for the job opening.
• Only online applications will be accepted and please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further

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