Scientist B Careers – Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Job Title:  Scientist B

Organisation: Medical Research Council (MRC UK) /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Position Code: SB -424

About US:

The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.

Job Summary: The Scientist B will  lead a project focused on understanding how early-life infectious and nutritional exposures in tropical Africa affect cardiovascular disease risk. The role involves supervising and conducting a clinical research study, collecting and analyzing data on physical determinants of non-communicable diseases from a birth cohort, and coordinating between clinical and research teams to ensure smooth operation, timely sample collection and processing, accurate data generation, analysis, and adherence to ethical procedures. Ideal for an experienced medical doctor transitioning into clinical and research project management

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Contributing to the design of research studies and taking an active role in;

• Writing study protocols & SOPs;
• Gaining approval from regulatory bodies;
• Developing detailed implementation plans & resourcing budgets;
• Recruiting and training study team members; and,
• Writing progress reports to regulatory and funding bodies.

Leading the implementation of the “EMaBS at 21” research study, through the following activities;

• Ensuring that plans, protocols and procedures are reliably followed;
• Ensuring that research is conducted according to best practice/high standards;
• Ensuring that all research volunteers are treated ethically with respect and compassion;
• Ensuring that data is entered accurately and reliably and data security routines are implemented;
• Assisting in obtaining continuing regulatory approvals for the study before expiry;
• Participating in data cleaning, analysis and project evaluation; feeding lessons learned back into the revision or design of new projects;
• Participating in the roll-out of the research findings and dissemination of results to stakeholders;
• Managing study resources (including finances, HR, equipment & facilities), ensuring efficient and ethical usage and complying with all Unit accountability requirements.
• Leading the study team, in a manner that empowers them to operate according to GCP and GCLP;
• Coordinating the activities of the study team, and providing feedback to and from the PI and Science meetings;
• Contributing to communication of study results through publications, poster presentations and scientific conferences; and,
• Providing mentorship to other members of the study team.
• Performing any other general I-Vac activities as may be assigned by Lab Manager, Project leader or Head of Programme.

Financial Management;

• Delegated financial (signing) authority for amount of up to Uganda Shs 500000 with expenditures above this limit being secondarily approved by the PI.

Line Management Responsibilities;

• The position holder is the first line supervisor of staff (e.g. clinicians, nurses,
• counsellors, field workers) for projects that he or she is responsible for and is also responsible for safeguarding safety and well-being of project research participants.

LSHTM Integration;

• Liaise, through the line manager, with LSHTM Communications and Engagement team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• MBChB and Clinical training;
• MSc in Public Health, Research Methods, Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, or other relevant subject;
• GCP certification;
• Should possess minimum two years’ experience in working in clinical research environment;
• Experience in working in a medical research setting;
• Experience in leading teams;
• Experience in liaising between clinical and research teams;
• Experience working in research laboratory;
• Good clinical research conduct and practice;
• Ability to learn;
• Excellent analytical skills and Thoroughness;
• Personal integrity and Emotional resourcefulness;
• Proactivity and Concern for Excellence;
• Flexibility and Openness to others;
• Results Orientation and Service Orientation;
• Service Orientation; and,
• Development Orientation.

How to Apply

Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:

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Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

All candidates should combine all their application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.

N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources,

MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,

P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe,

Uganda.

Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification. By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.

NB: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. We highly encourage persons with disabilities to apply and compete for different job openings at the Unit. The Unit is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse work force and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

Deadline: 19^th April 2024 

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