The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) seeks to hire a suitable candidate for the position of Regional Coordinator for the Implementing Malaria Molecular Surveillance (IMMRSE) study. The successful candidate will be based at IDRC office in Mbarara.

Job description
• Coordinate study field activities in consultation with the project coordinator and study team
• Participate in developing essential study documents, SOPS and training field staff.
• Planning and preparing for study activities including setting up new malaria reference centres
• Supervise consenting of participants, sample and data collection as per study SOP.
• Ensure timely reporting and submission of all study updates and progress reports to the study investigators as required.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to other members of the IMMRSE study team
• Liaise with district local governments, UMSP and other implementing partners and represent
• the study when appointed
• Ensure timely procurement requests for field supplies and equipment
• Keep the project teams updated on all field activities.
• Approve field expenditures and provide accountability for funds spent

Key Result Areas
• Engagement with MRC and UMSP field staff to ensure timely submission of study data and samples
• Participation in development of study SOPs and clinic review forms
• All field data and study samples are complete as per study protocol and SOPs
• Study and organizational meetings actively participated in

Qualifications and other desirables for the job:
Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, medical lab technology or related field
• A Masters of Public Health or in a lab sciences related field (immunology, microbiology etc) is an added advantage
• Experience working in malaria research, preferably in s supervisory position
• Good knowledge of Uganda’s malaria surveillance system
• Ability to represent IMMRSE in meetings with key stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Able to work under stringent deadlines and to work independently
• Possess a GCP and HSP certificate