The Unit is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts

The Unit is now seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
Role Position: SCIF Projects Coordinator (01 position)
Reporting to: Head of Estates & Transport and SCIF Programme Lead
Duty Station: Entebbe
Application Link: https://redcap.link/SCIF_Projects_Coordinator
Deadline for application: 2nd July 2021

The Sustainable Climate Impact Fund (SCIF) is a subsidiary of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) for the development and delivery of a programme of projects in locations of interest and regions in and around its Uganda Medical Research Council (MRC) Units.
The position holder will oversee projects delivery, monitor projects performance, manage relationships with all stakeholder groups (including local communities and contractors/consultants), manage project resources and periodically report on the projects implementation status.

Method of Application

For detailed job descriptions and procedure for application, please follow the application link per position.
For future employment opportunities, please visit; http://www.mrcuganda.org/jobs
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P. O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application has been successfully received. In the event you are selected as the best candidate for the job, it will be a requirement to present certified copies of academic documents prior to contracting.