Project Coordinator – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Vacancy Code: PCOX01
About US:
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab) and Outreach.
About USAID Project:
The University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the five- year USAID funded project (The Defeat TB project). The purpose of this project is to support the government of Uganda’s TB control program to increase TB case detection and improve treatment outcomes through health system strengthening, with the aim of ending the TB epidemic in Uganda. The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) has partnered with the University Research Co. LLC (URC) on this project to provide technical support for Operations Research. USAID/ Defeat TB project together with IDI plan to carry out analyses of routinely collected data in order to evaluate the effect of project interventions on TB case detection and treatment outcomes.
Job Summary: IDI will be working in the communities of Kampala and Wakiso to increase case finding for tuberculosis by involving the private sector. We will also conduct activities that empower vulnerable groups especially those affected by tuberculosis. .
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Project Coordinator is responsible for overall coordination of the various project functions: set up, implementation and close-out
- Assists investigators with implementation of project-planning and problem-solving
- Responsible for developing work plans for the project as well as SOPs to be used by participating pharmacies
- Coordinate face-to-face and e-learning courses for the pharmacy staff participating in the project
- Organise and coordinate meetings with stakeholders and partners both in country and internationally
- Participate in preparation of memoranda with collaborating partners
- Ensure timely submission of reports
- Coordinate re-imbursements and payments under a voucher system for the project in-line with financial guidelines
- Responsible for planning & developing recruitment plans and strategies for the project as well as ensuring project targets are met
- Carry out field visits to participating pharmacies to confirm concordance with agreed SOPs
- To develop a communication strategy to establish challenges /bottle-necks and develop mutually agreeable solutions
- Laisse with procurement to ensure timely requisition of supplies for the project
- Prepare quarterly reports as per the funders guidelines
- Supervises staff and ensures that they achieve the aims and objectives of the project
- Participates in development and control of budgets in accordance with financial guidelines;
- Contributes to the writing of Scientific Articles.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Degree in public health, epidemiology, health service management, pharmacy or medicine
- Previous experience in TB or TB/HIV related project management
- Master’s degree in any of the above disciplines will give an added advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
- Should be fluent in oral and written English;
- Should be a highly motivated person and should be able to work under a high workload;
- Competent in the use of standard office software;
- Ability to work in a team but also work independently.
- Ability to speak local language
- Flexibility to work long hours which may occasionally extend beyond normal working hours in order to complete critical tasks.
How to Apply:
IDI will offer a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, please send their CVs, which should include details of email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug and let’s save the environment).
Address to:
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre,
Makerere University Main Campus; College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
Key Notes:
IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process
Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document
Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 24th October 2019
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