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Job Title: Innovations and Knowledge Translation
Coordinator
Reports to: Principal, MakCHS
Classification: Open-ended but initially fixed term, full time
contract
Organisation: Makerere
University College of Health Sciences ,MakCHS
Location: Kampala,
Uganda,
Background Information:
Makerere University College of Health Sciences core business
is to train health workers, conduct research and provide healthcare services to
community. Innovations that emerge from the above business can improve
training, healthcare delivery. The Innovations and Knowledge Translation (IKT)
office provides support to staff, students and researchers at MakCHS to convert
innovations and research findings into policies or practices that support health
care decisions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide
strategic guidance for activities related to converting MakCHS knowledge assets
into actions that influence health policy and practice.
2. Create
opportunities for linkage between researchers and decision makers in order to
accelerate the use of scientific research in decision making.
3. Support
scientists to translate their research findings and innovations into versions
that convey clear messages for the intended lay consumers.
4. Support
MakCHS' Intellectual Property Protection processes
5. Participate
in knowledge translation initiatives within MakCHS and beyond in order to widen
networks of influence for use of science in health decision making.
6. Conduct
operational research to improve the uptake of research into practice.
7. Deliver
(implement) the MakCHS IKT strategic plan 2012-2017
8. Any other
related business as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
1. A first
or higher degree in a health related field and at least four years of research
experience
2. A first
or higher degree in a communications related field and at least four years of
continuous communications work-experience working with the media, an academic
institution or a development/private organization.
3. Strong
advocacy and networking experience
4. Knowledge
of Intellectual Property Protection processes is an added advantage
Other necessary
skills
1. Strong
negotiation skills
2. Good
people relations
3. Experience
working a multi-cultural environment
4. Excellent
writing skills
5. Mastery
of the English language. Other commonly spoken local and international languages is an added advantage
Application
Procedure:
Please submit your applications accompanied with detailed
curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and photocopies of academic
certificates and transcripts to:
The Principal, Makerere University, College of Health
Sciences,
1st Floor, Clinical Research Building, Publication and
Information Center, P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: +256414530021
Application deadline: Friday, December 6th 2013 (5:00pm)
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
