Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 05 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Description
The project seeks to hire a Project Manager to be responsible for coordinating the project activities at the Uganda site, and in collaboration with other DASH consortium partners. Thus the Project Manager will:
• Participate in the planning and preparation of field research activities
• Coordinate the implementation of field research activities
• Supervise the project field staff
• Mobilize the support of community leaders, health care workers and other stakeholders for the research project, in the communities where the research is to be conducted
• Maintain appropriate communication between the Makerere site and the other project consortium partners
• Organize and coordinate project meetings, workshops, etc.
• Participate in the preparation of the periodic project reports, as well as maintaining appropriate records of the same
• Perform any other project duties as may be assigned to you from time to time, by the Project Site PI.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Suitable applicants MUST have:
• Training at master’s degree level in Biostatistics, Public Health, or closely related field
• A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 4.0 at master’s degree training from an accredited university
• Ability to travel up-country to supervise field staff that may sometimes require spending a few nights up-country
• Ability to work independently, strong interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work with diverse sectors as well as meeting deadlines


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Suitably qualified persons should email their application that must include the following:
i) A one-page type written application letter addressed to the Dean, Makerere University School of Public Health, with subject line “Application for Project Manager Position on the DASH Project.”
ii) Up-to-date curriculum vitae,
iii) Copies of the relevant academic certificates, transcripts, and appointment(s) on data management position(s)
iv) Two letters of recommendation with a functioning email address and day-time phone number of relevant academic and/or employment supervisor referees

The above application documents must be submitted as ONE PDF FILE to the following email address: recruitment@musph.ac.ug, with the email subject line “Application for Project Manager Position on the DASH Project.” Deadline for submission is by 5:00 pm on 15th December 2023.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing for the position is prohibited and may lead to automatic disqualification.


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