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Jobs at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative - Uganda,Jobs in Uganda,
The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program (the Program),invites applications from
suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions two positions
here-below:
Position Title:Social Sciences Coordinator
Reports to: Medical Director
Organization:UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Experience : 2 (Years)
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Brief Company Profile:
The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program (the Program), founded in 2001, is a not
for profit organization with offices and research facilities based at the
Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe.
The Program’s main activities are conducting research, building capacity
and providing advocacy for HIV/AIDS vaccine as well as molecular and
epidemiological work toward HIV prevention. The Program is mainly funded by the
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), USA but also receives funding
from other donors.
Job Pourpose
The Social Sciences Coordinator is responsible for social sciences aspects
of research studies, community engagement and advocacy activities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Research activities include designing social sciences research ideas for
proposals as well as implementing them for funded grants.
• Community engagement includes liaising with community members, Community
Advisory Board (CAB), and Village Health Team (VHTs).
• S/he will play a pivotal role in establishing and supporting a network of
Community Health Mobilizers (CHMs) and ensure application of Good Participatory
Practices in the development of the community engagement plan and the
recruitment of research participants.
• Advocacy involves dealing with stake holders in government and
non-government circles, the media, and other relevant agencies for promotion of
HIV vaccine research work and HIV prevention in general.
Qualifications and experience:
Required
• A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and Social
Administration with a Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Services
Research, or Developmental Studies
• At least 2 years experience in conducting health/medical or
sociobehavioral research with qualitative data collection skills
Added advantages
• Advocacy and good communication skills
• Media training
• Certification in Good Clinical Practices, Human Subjects Protection, and
Good Participatory Practices
• Project planning
Mode of Application:
Please send written cover letter along with copies of academic
certificates, Curriculum Vitae, day-time telephone contact numbers and names of
three professional referees should be sent to:
Hard copies:
Administration Manager, UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program Ltd, Uganda Virus
Research Institute, Nsamizi Hill, Plot 51-59 Nakiwogo Road, Entebbe; P.O Box
49, Entebbe; Electronic copies to emails: information@iavi.or.ug
Deadline for submission: Friday, May 23, 2014 at 5.00pm
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
