Graduate Trainee- Master's Level (Health Security) job at Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-20
Location: IDI-McKinnell MKC, Makerere University Campus, Kampala
Graduate Trainee- Master's Level (Health Security) 2026-08-20T07:21:41+00:00 Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_144/logo/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ INTERN IDI-McKinnell MKC, Makerere University Campus Kampala 00256 Uganda Healthcare Healthcare, Education, Business Operations, Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit 2026-08-01T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six 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 & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening. The Professor Sewankambo Programme is a multidisciplinary leadership and experiential learning initiative established to strengthen Africa's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The programme provides structured mentorship, practical training, operational research opportunities, and hands-on participation in national and regional Global Health Security initiatives. Following the successful launch of Cohort I, which comprises PhD scholars undertaking advanced Global Health Security research, the programme is expanding to include Graduate Fellows who will undertake intensive placements within IDI's Global Health Security Programme. Successful fellows will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation. Programme Objectives The Graduate training aims to: - Build practical competencies in Global Health Security among future health leaders.
- Provide experiential learning through participation in routine preparedness and emergency response activities.
- Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical, laboratory, surveillance, and public health systems.
- Foster research, innovation, scientific writing, and leadership in Global Health Security.
- Develop a network of young professionals committed to strengthening health security in Africa.
Qualifications and Requirements Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are passionate about public health, research, and Global Health Security. Eligible applicants include candidates who have recently completed graduate training (within 12 months) or are in their final year of the following programs: - Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, One Health, Veterinary Public Health, Environmental Health
Successful applicants should demonstrate: - Interest in Global Health Security
- Commitment to public health service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to participate in field activities where required
Previous outbreak response experience is not required. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Global Health Security leadership. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome. What trainees shall gain The programme offers a unique opportunity to: - Receive mentorship from leading African and international Global Health Security experts
- Gain practical experience within one of Africa's leading Global Health Security programmes
- Work alongside clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, public health specialists, and policymakers
- Participate in national preparedness and emergency response activities
- Develop competencies in scientific writing, proposal development, and implementation research
- Build professional networks across government, academia, and international partners
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from the Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme
Outstanding fellows may be considered for future training, research, or collaborative opportunities within IDI and partner institutions. - Work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation.
- Participate in routine preparedness and emergency response activities.
- Collaborate across clinical, laboratory, surveillance, and public health systems.
- Engage in research, innovation, scientific writing, and leadership in Global Health Security.
- Contribute to disease surveillance and epidemic intelligence.
- Participate in national outbreak preparedness and response activities.
- Engage in Incident Management System (IMS) operations.
- Support laboratory strengthening, biosafety, and biosecurity.
- Implement infection prevention and control measures.
- Participate in antimicrobial resistance surveillance and stewardship.
- Contribute to clinical preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease and other highly infectious pathogens.
- Engage in community engagement and risk communication.
- Participate in operational research and implementation science.
- Assist in scientific manuscript preparation.
- Contribute to the preparation of Technical reports and policy briefs.
- Support grant proposal development.
- Participate in national simulation exercises and preparedness assessments.
- Gain exposure to activities coordinated through the Continental Ebola Response Hub, providing valuable regional experience in emergency preparedness and response.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to participate in field activities
- Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, One Health, Veterinary Public Health, Environmental Health
- Interest in Global Health Security
- Recently completed graduate training (within 12 months) or in their final year of the specified programs.
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Graduate Trainee- Master's Level (Health Security) Jobs at:
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, August 1 2026 Duty Station:
IDI-McKinnell MKC, Makerere University Campus | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six 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 & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening. The Professor Sewankambo Programme is a multidisciplinary leadership and experiential learning initiative established to strengthen Africa's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The programme provides structured mentorship, practical training, operational research opportunities, and hands-on participation in national and regional Global Health Security initiatives. Following the successful launch of Cohort I, which comprises PhD scholars undertaking advanced Global Health Security research, the programme is expanding to include Graduate Fellows who will undertake intensive placements within IDI's Global Health Security Programme. Successful fellows will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation. Programme Objectives The Graduate training aims to: - Build practical competencies in Global Health Security among future health leaders.
- Provide experiential learning through participation in routine preparedness and emergency response activities.
- Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical, laboratory, surveillance, and public health systems.
- Foster research, innovation, scientific writing, and leadership in Global Health Security.
- Develop a network of young professionals committed to strengthening health security in Africa.
Qualifications and Requirements Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are passionate about public health, research, and Global Health Security. Eligible applicants include candidates who have recently completed graduate training (within 12 months) or are in their final year of the following programs: - Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, One Health, Veterinary Public Health, Environmental Health
Successful applicants should demonstrate: - Interest in Global Health Security
- Commitment to public health service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to participate in field activities where required
Previous outbreak response experience is not required. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Global Health Security leadership. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome. What trainees shall gain The programme offers a unique opportunity to: - Receive mentorship from leading African and international Global Health Security experts
- Gain practical experience within one of Africa's leading Global Health Security programmes
- Work alongside clinicians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, public health specialists, and policymakers
- Participate in national preparedness and emergency response activities
- Develop competencies in scientific writing, proposal development, and implementation research
- Build professional networks across government, academia, and international partners
- Receive a Certificate of Completion from the Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme
Outstanding fellows may be considered for future training, research, or collaborative opportunities within IDI and partner institutions. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
Applications are invited from outstanding final-year and recently graduated postgraduate health professionals to join Cohort II of the Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme. Applicants may select up to three preferred placement areas. The application deadline is two weeks after the advert date. Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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