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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

28 Oct 2024

About the Organisation

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.

Job Title

Senior Project Officer job at Infectious Diseases Institute

Infectious Diseases Institute

Job Description

The Senior Project Officer will be the technical point of contact for program implementation, ensuring adherence to deliverables and timelines. This role involves writing technical reports, monitoring KPIs, and facilitating stakeholder engagements. A bilingual candidate (French and English) is preferred to support IDI's regionalization strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the GHS department leadership and committees to plan, design, and implement the regional program.

  • Track progress of program implementation in selected countries and participate in regular stakeholder engagement within country partners.

  • Coordinate with other project officers to ensure in-house coordination of various program sections, including scientific teams, logistics, grant/sub-grant management, and periodic reporting.

  • Actively participate in the development of training materials one from Providence practice and systems and provide technical guidance to the implementing partners.

  • Participate in documentation efforts including writing and scoping for literature to support evidence based making on the program the incumbent will also assist in the development and dissemination of findings including scientific reports and manuscripts.

  • Develop an external communication plan with stakeholders and the IDI communications function.

  • Liaise with IDI finance and procurement functions to ensure timely requisition and processing of program needs.

  • Work with the Project Manager and M&E focal person to develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure that pharmacovigilance activities comply with national and international regulatory standards.

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Qualifications and Competencies

Academic Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in health sciences or public health, with background training in pharmacy, Medicine, Laboratory Sciences, or a related field.

  • Diploma or advanced certificate in project planning and management in the health sector.


Desirable Skills & Qualities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in both French and English.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with partners and leadership to achieve program objectives.

  • Strong literature review and data analysis skills.

  • Proven excellence in written communication, including report writing.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks and deliverables.

  • Proficiency in standard office software.

  • Ability to work effectively in multinational teams and independently.

  • Flexibility to work extended hours and to travel across Africa on short notice.


Work Experience

  • Minimum of four years of experience in research, particularly in implementation science or research administration.

  • Proficient in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) with advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and database packages.

  • Experience handling web-based management systems.

  • Proven ability to coordinate complex programs with a diverse range of partners.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE

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