Job Title: Behavioural Scientist
Employer: MRC/UVRI Uganda research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 15th Nov 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Supports the implementation of interventions for orphans and vulnerable children
•Participates in strategic planning and project implementation with other staff in the Social Science Programme
•Works closely with the community mobilizers and support the recruitment and maintenance of a cohort of female and male sex workers and their paying and non-paying partners
•Conducts Health Education and Counselling sessions for Women and their male partners
•Conducts both qualitative and where appropriate quantitative analysis
•Undertakes preparation of reports and prepare presentations of project findings for conferences and workshops.
•Generates timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports for the clinic and as required by funders
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
•The applicant should hold a MA/Msc/MRes in social or behavioural sciences
•At least two years' experience in a similar position from a reputable institution.
•Additional training in Counselling will be an added advantage.
•Experience working in health related research or in an HIV/AIDS institution.
•Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
•Good interpersonal skills.
•Computer literacy skills and ability to use various computer packages.
Job 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.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send their documents including cover letter, copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Employer: MRC/UVRI Uganda research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 15th Nov 2013
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Supports the implementation of interventions for orphans and vulnerable children
•Participates in strategic planning and project implementation with other staff in the Social Science Programme
•Works closely with the community mobilizers and support the recruitment and maintenance of a cohort of female and male sex workers and their paying and non-paying partners
•Conducts Health Education and Counselling sessions for Women and their male partners
•Conducts both qualitative and where appropriate quantitative analysis
•Undertakes preparation of reports and prepare presentations of project findings for conferences and workshops.
•Generates timely and accurate monthly and quarterly reports for the clinic and as required by funders
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
•The applicant should hold a MA/Msc/MRes in social or behavioural sciences
•At least two years' experience in a similar position from a reputable institution.
•Additional training in Counselling will be an added advantage.
•Experience working in health related research or in an HIV/AIDS institution.
•Good writing, communication and presentation skills.
•Good interpersonal skills.
•Computer literacy skills and ability to use various computer packages.
Job 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.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants should send their documents including cover letter, copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org