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Application deadline is  27th September 2013

The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans for the following posts on an Enhanced Prevention project for improving the effectiveness of HIV prevention and care and treatment services in Uganda for women and their regular partners at high risk of HIV and other STIs.
This project is funded by funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other donor agencies. Terms: These positions will be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit pay scales. The appointments will be for one year initially but renewable depending on performance and availability of funds. The post holder will be based in Kampala.
1. Pharmacy Technician
Position Overview: To run the clinic pharmacy in a professional manner to meet project and donor requirements.
Key Duties and responsibilities;
  • Organise the pharmacy following good clinical practice.
  • Dispense prescribed medication to patients and provide appropriate drug information on dosages, necessary precaution and side effects of dispensed medication.
  • Develop and maintain a sound drug consumption record system
  • Develop and maintain a stock keeping system for all drugs and clinic materials in the pharmacy.
  • Distribute approved re-imbursement to the clients involved in research activities and ensures that timely accountability is made for the funds used.
  • Provides ART to all women, their male regular partners and children below 18 years who are eligible for ART.
  • Participate in making quarterly forecasts for drugs and other pharmacy materials in preparation for procurement.
  • Generate timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports for the clinic and as required by funders
  • Assist in any other duty as allocated by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications, skills and experience;
  • Must have at least a diploma in Pharmacy.
  • Three years of clinical experience in an HIV clinic.
  • Two years of research experience
  • ART/TB Training is required.
  • Certificate in Good Clinical Practice.
  • Must be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council with a Valid annual practicing Licence.
Other Skills:
  • Drug supply chain and Logistics management skills.
  • Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
  • Should have good interpersonal skills.
  • Computer skills and ability to use various computer packages.
2. Data Manager
Position Overview. Support the Scientists in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems to ensure that the project provides compatible data supportive of program and donor requirements.
Key Duties and responsibilities.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing methodologies and standards for evaluating program activities
  • Support the scientists in the preparation of detailed implementation plans which are consistent with the project objectives and expected outputs and support monitoring and implementation of the approved plan
  • Assist in setting up a reporting and tracking system to provide information in an efficient and timely manner
  • Analyse and aggregate M&E data, develop written reports based on evaluation findings
  • Undertake routine quality control checks for completeness, consistency and accuracy and raise queries to ensure data is clean
  • Ensures that clinic data collected captures MEEP/ PEPFAR indicators.
  • Ensures proper storage and filing of project documents and data.
Qualifications Skills and Experience.
  • Must have a degree in statistics, Economics, development studies.
  • At least two years’ experience evaluating HIV/AIDS services.
  • Must have training in project planning and management
  • Knowledge of national policies relating to HIV/AIDS is an added advantage.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of computer based applications especially statistical packages, databases, spread sheets and power point.
Other skills
  • Good interpersonal and team building skills are desirable.
  • Strategic planning skills desirable.
Applications including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae, cover letter clearly indicating position applied for and names plus telephone contact of three relevant referees should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P O Box 49 Entebbe
Or sent by email to: mrc@mrcuganda.org
The closing date for applications is 05:00pm 27th September 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.