Job Title: Medical Officer
About MRC / UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations and has been operational in Uganda since 1988. It is a centre of excellence in research, conducting large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, biological and immunological research and behavioural studies. The Unit’s HIV Care research program comprises research projects on interventions designed to improve comprehensive care of people infected with HIV.The MRC Unit invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of MEDICAL OFFICER within the HIV Care Research Program working on an ongoing randomised double blind noninferiority trial to evaluate whether long-term primary and secondary prophylaxis with cotrimoxazole can be safely discontinued among Ugandan adults who are stable on antiretroviral therapy. The successful clinician will join a dedicated team of clinical and research staff at the Masaka Hospital site of the MRC Research Unit.
This appointment will be for a period of 1 year.
Job Purpose:
* To provide clinical services for patients enrolled in an ongoing clinical trial and to contribute to collection and presentation of clinical trial data.
* This position is within the HIV Care Research Program working on an ongoing randomised double blind noninferiority trial to evaluate whether long-term primary and secondary prophylaxis with cotrimoxazole can be safely discontinued among Ugandan adults who
* are stable on antiretroviral therapy. The successful clinician will join a dedicated team of clinical and research staff at the Masaka Hospital site of the MRC Research Unit.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Clinical care- Provide outpatient clinical care to study participants.
* Provide in-patient care and on call services as appropriate. Report on clinical progress of study participants when required.
* Data collection and management- Collect data as required by the protocol, complete source documents and CRFs and submit them for data entry, and resolve data queries
* Communication - Contribute to reports scientific writing on study outcomes
* PI designee duties- perform other duties assigned by the project leader and Principal Investigator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* MB ChB degree with hospital-based clinical experience including at least 1 year of general medicine.
* Previous experience with the use of anti-retroviral drugs, previous research experience and training in GCP would be an advantage
How to Apply:
Location: The positions will be based in Entebbe with periodic travel to field stations located at Masaka, Kyamulibwa & Kampala.
Start date: As soon as possible Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
P.O. Box 49 Entebbe or send by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Deadline: 31st January 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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Driver Jobs - NAADS Secretariat
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Government Jobs in Uganda, Transport and Driver Jobs in Uganda
Job Title: Driver
Location: NAADS Secretariat
About NAADS:
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is a Government of Uganda agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries with new approaches for the delivery of extension services.
This agency is intended to have a decentralized, farmer owned and public/private sector Agricultural service extension system contributing to the realization of the agricultural sector objectives.
The programme is designed in accordance with the overall Government policies of decentralization, liberalization, privatization and empowerment of farmers in decision-making.
The NAADS Secretariat now wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill vacant positions both at the Secretariat and in the various district Local Governments.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
* Makes only approved journeys from time to time and in in accordance with legal legislations governing traffic in Uganda.
* Maintains accurate Vehicle movement on a daily basis
* Undertakes daily/weekly routine maintenance inspection for fuel, water, brake-fluid, tyre pressure, lights and checks for wear and tear and recommends corrective action
* Keeps both the interior and exterior of the vehicles clean and tidy on a daily basis
* Reports to the supervisor incidents/accidents promptly
* Maintains vehicle Service Register
* Ensures security and safety of the vehicle, its parts and tools while in drivers custody
* Performs any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent
* Additional qualification in vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage
* Must have a valid Driving License with C,E Classes
* Must have some computer skills (MS word)
* Previous work in Government institution will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit applications not later than Friday, 25th January 2013, to:
The Executive Director,
NAADS Secretariat,
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers,
Block B
P.O. Box 25235, Kampala- Uganda
For Positions Based in the Districts interested applicants should fill Public Service Commission form 3 (revised 2008) available at the office of the Secretary Public Service Commission or Secretaries District Service Commissions countrywide.
The filled forms together with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating proof of previous employment, two passport size photographs, names and addresses of three referees, applicants daytime telephone contact and photocopies of all certified academic certificates/testimonials should be submitted to the various Secretaries of the respective District Service Commissions of Napak, Bukedea, Lyatonde and Oyam districts not later than Friday 25th January 2013 at 5:00p.m
About MRC / UVRI:
The MRC/UVRI Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations and has been operational in Uganda since 1988. It is a centre of excellence in research, conducting large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, biological and immunological research and behavioural studies. The Unit’s HIV Care research program comprises research projects on interventions designed to improve comprehensive care of people infected with HIV.The MRC Unit invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of MEDICAL OFFICER within the HIV Care Research Program working on an ongoing randomised double blind noninferiority trial to evaluate whether long-term primary and secondary prophylaxis with cotrimoxazole can be safely discontinued among Ugandan adults who are stable on antiretroviral therapy. The successful clinician will join a dedicated team of clinical and research staff at the Masaka Hospital site of the MRC Research Unit.
This appointment will be for a period of 1 year.
Job Purpose:
* To provide clinical services for patients enrolled in an ongoing clinical trial and to contribute to collection and presentation of clinical trial data.
* This position is within the HIV Care Research Program working on an ongoing randomised double blind noninferiority trial to evaluate whether long-term primary and secondary prophylaxis with cotrimoxazole can be safely discontinued among Ugandan adults who
* are stable on antiretroviral therapy. The successful clinician will join a dedicated team of clinical and research staff at the Masaka Hospital site of the MRC Research Unit.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Clinical care- Provide outpatient clinical care to study participants.
* Provide in-patient care and on call services as appropriate. Report on clinical progress of study participants when required.
* Data collection and management- Collect data as required by the protocol, complete source documents and CRFs and submit them for data entry, and resolve data queries
* Communication - Contribute to reports scientific writing on study outcomes
* PI designee duties- perform other duties assigned by the project leader and Principal Investigator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* MB ChB degree with hospital-based clinical experience including at least 1 year of general medicine.
* Previous experience with the use of anti-retroviral drugs, previous research experience and training in GCP would be an advantage
How to Apply:
Location: The positions will be based in Entebbe with periodic travel to field stations located at Masaka, Kyamulibwa & Kampala.
Start date: As soon as possible Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
P.O. Box 49 Entebbe or send by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Deadline: 31st January 2013
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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Driver Jobs - NAADS Secretariat
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Government Jobs in Uganda, Transport and Driver Jobs in Uganda
Job Title: Driver
Location: NAADS Secretariat
About NAADS:
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is a Government of Uganda agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries with new approaches for the delivery of extension services.
This agency is intended to have a decentralized, farmer owned and public/private sector Agricultural service extension system contributing to the realization of the agricultural sector objectives.
The programme is designed in accordance with the overall Government policies of decentralization, liberalization, privatization and empowerment of farmers in decision-making.
The NAADS Secretariat now wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill vacant positions both at the Secretariat and in the various district Local Governments.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
* Makes only approved journeys from time to time and in in accordance with legal legislations governing traffic in Uganda.
* Maintains accurate Vehicle movement on a daily basis
* Undertakes daily/weekly routine maintenance inspection for fuel, water, brake-fluid, tyre pressure, lights and checks for wear and tear and recommends corrective action
* Keeps both the interior and exterior of the vehicles clean and tidy on a daily basis
* Reports to the supervisor incidents/accidents promptly
* Maintains vehicle Service Register
* Ensures security and safety of the vehicle, its parts and tools while in drivers custody
* Performs any other duties that maybe assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* A minimum of Uganda Certificate of Education or equivalent
* Additional qualification in vehicle mechanics will be an added advantage
* Must have a valid Driving License with C,E Classes
* Must have some computer skills (MS word)
* Previous work in Government institution will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should submit applications not later than Friday, 25th January 2013, to:
The Executive Director,
NAADS Secretariat,
Plot 5 Kyadondo Road Legacy Towers,
Block B
P.O. Box 25235, Kampala- Uganda
For Positions Based in the Districts interested applicants should fill Public Service Commission form 3 (revised 2008) available at the office of the Secretary Public Service Commission or Secretaries District Service Commissions countrywide.
The filled forms together with detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating proof of previous employment, two passport size photographs, names and addresses of three referees, applicants daytime telephone contact and photocopies of all certified academic certificates/testimonials should be submitted to the various Secretaries of the respective District Service Commissions of Napak, Bukedea, Lyatonde and Oyam districts not later than Friday 25th January 2013 at 5:00p.m