Research Officer Careers at Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Job Title:  Research Officer

Employer: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Board (UNMEB)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 9th Feb  2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In charge of planning and conducting validation studies;
• Carry out studies in comparability of standards;
• Plan and conduct standard setting and maintenance;
• Plan and conduct grading’ systems.
• Plan and conduct alternative assessment strategies;
• The Research Officer will be tasked to evaluate functioning of established systems with view to improving the assessment system;
• Conduct research and compile results from research studies;
• In charge of publishing all research findings;
• Arrange for and disseminate key research findings to stakeholders;
• Design, develop and archive research reports including annual reports of the Board;
• Conduct any other research as may be directed by the relevant Committee of the Board in the interest of the improvement of Board performance;
• Attend Awards and generate statistics for grading including grade boundaries;
• Perform any other duty as assigned the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicants for the Research Officer vacancy should hold an Honors Bachelors' degree in Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration. Possession of a Post graduate training/qualification in Statistics/or Data Analysis using STATA (9-10), SPSS, EPI-DATA and other relevant Data Analysis packages is an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a research related field with government or reputable organization will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.

Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality,
• Professionalism,
• Efficiency,
• Effectiveness and teamwork.

Age: Between 25 -40 Years

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their hand written applications to the Executive Secretary, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Examinations Board, Plot 52 (B) & (C) Ntinda II Road Naguru, P.O. Box 3513, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: The complete applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number (Check at the Top of this Advert) specified against the vacancy, attaching detailed Curriculum Vitae with day time telephone contacts and three referees. Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their certificates and 3 Passport size photographs.

Earn Over 50millions Annual at Sightsavers - Research Officer

Job Title: Research Officer - East, Central and South Africa (ECSA)

Employer: Sightsavers

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 25th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in liaison with the Sightsavers Research team and country offices to identify research questions pertinent to our programmes and to integrate operational research within our ongoing projects;
• Collate country specific information and evidence to underpin our new programmes and funding applications;
• Significantly contribute to the development of study protocols and research tools; and submit ethics applications;
• Work closely with the in-country academic partners and/or consultants and supervise all aspects of the fieldwork;
• Actively contribute to data collection; data analysis; reporting and dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications; and presentations;
• Discuss research findings with programme managers and implementation  partners and ensure that the implications of research  are well understood and used in future programmes and advocacy;
• Actively contribute to organisational capacity building in the area of research skills and knowledge.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold an Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline;
• The ideal candidate for the Research Officer vacancy should hold a postgraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics or a related discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of different research paradigms and methods, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches;
• The incumbent should have a strong interest in health and disability research to join its Policy & Strategic Programme Support team.
• Proven experience of conducting and managing research in the areas of health and/or disability;
• Good working knowledge of bibliographic databases and literature review processes;
• Previous experience of developing research protocols and tools;
• Past exposure and experience of collecting quantitative and qualitative data and fieldwork supervision;
• Good knowledge and experience of research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Past experience of working in partnership with academic institutions.
• Prior experience of writing literature reviews, research grant applications, research reports and peer-reviewed publications;
• Good knowledge and understanding of research governance and ethical principles particularly in relation to research with children and vulnerable people;
• Possess excellent analytical skills;
• Possess the ability to plan, design, undertake and supervise research projects;
• Ability to collect data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques;
• Excellent data analysis skills using software packages, e.g. STATA, SPSS, NVIVO
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English;
• Possess the ability to motivate and work within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to travel for up to 16 weeks a year (national and international)
• Skills in communicating & influencing                      
• Team Working
• Excellent Planning & Organising skills                                                
• Skills in Change & Improvement
• Decision Making skills
• Skills in Delivery and Implementation
Salary: 53,489,650 to 72,368,350 UGX

How to Apply:

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their application form and equal opportunities form as two separate documents to:  jobs@sightsavers.org.

Research Associate Jobs at BRAC in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Research Associate (Microfinance Multiplied)

Organisation: BRAC
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:  Programme Manager Research & Evaluation

About BRAC:
BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Micro finance.

Job Summary: The Research Associate will oversee  the operations of its Microfinance Multiplied study. The Microfinance Multiplied is a randomized evaluation that aims to assess the effects of BRACSs microfinance and agriculture, poultry and livestock programs in beneficiaries® productivity and economic status. The study is being conducted in four BRAC branches in South-Western Uganda, namely: Kabale and Muhanga (in Kabale district), and Rukungiri and Buyanja (Rukungiri district).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Oversee planning and implementation of Microfinance Multiplied RCT.
=Managing fieldwork, supervising data collection, and ensuring data quality.
=Controlling for attrition and drop-out cases.
=Prepare research instruments.
=Running training of enumerators.
=Responsible for data cleaning.
=Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and report writing.
=Working with Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) to design and implement other research projects.
=Supervising a team of research assistants, field supervisors, and enumerators.
=Offer support to REU to mobilize resources for research projects.
=Communicating with programs to share research findings.
=Assisting programs in designing and preparing proposals for new projects.
=Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager Research & Evaluation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The Research Associate should hold a Master's degree in economics, development studies, statistics
=Possess two or more years’ experience in project evaluation research.
=Strong quantitative research skills, including coursework in impact evaluation and econometrics.
=Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficiency in data analysis using STATA; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point).
=Excellent English grammar in written communication.
=Possess a proven ability to work independently, lead a team, manages deadlines and produce high quality output.

How to Apply:
If you so desire to work in BRAC International in the aforementioned vacancy in its research unit in Uganda, please apply by sending your updated CV and cover letter via E- mail clearly indicating the job position in the subject.
E-mail to: brac.africa.reu@gmail.com

Deadline: 21st February, 2014

Careers in Uganda at East African Community-Research Officer

Job Title: Research Officer

Employer: East African Community

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

The EAC is a regional organization mandated by the governments of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda to spearhead the East African economic, social and political integration agenda so as to create wealth in the region and enhance competitiveness through increased production, trade and investment.
The Treaty for the establishment of the East African Community was signed in November 1999 and entered into force in July 2000.

Terms and Conditions of Service:

Except for the EAC/AU Liaison Officer (one year), all other posts are tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable once upon satisfactory performance and are subject to the application of the EAC Quota System.

In line with the provisions of the EAC Staff Rules and Regulations, Candidates whose age will be Fifty five (55) years at the time of appointment will not be eligible.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda) for the following Posts tenable at the EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania:

Requirement:

To download the detailed job advert including the required qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities, EAC job application format, fringe benefits e.t.c, applicants must visit the EAC website: http: www.eac.int -link Vacancies.

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should submit their clearly marked applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials from former employees, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General, East African Community
P. O. Box 1096,
Arusha – Tanzania
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/
+255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.

Application Deadline: 30th Oct 2013

Research Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Research Manager

About BRAC:

BRAC, one the largest Non-Governmental Development Organization in the world, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programme is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment, and Microfinance. For more information please visit BRAC’s website www.brac.net.
 BRAC is pioneering interventions to recognize and tackle the multiple facets of poverty by providing practical solutions and creating positive change to empower women and men to become self-reliant and realize their potential.

The Research and Evaluation Unit supports BRAC in designing development programmes, assessing progresses, documenting achievements, and undertaking rigorous evaluations of its interventions, which cover diverse dimensions of development including microfinance, agriculture, education and health.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 •Developing a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating Research Unit findings and information to a wider audience.
 •Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings
 •Revise and edit research department reports and working papers
 •Develop and maintain the research department’s web presence
 •Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share findings with a variety of outside audiences
 •Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in ongoing and potential projects
 •Present research findings and projects at a variety of public forums, including to non-research focused audiences
 •Assist with data analysis on various research projects, when necessary and time allowing
 •Undertake independent research projects, time allowing
 •Use research department data and writings to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences
 •Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share information with BRAC Programme Management
 •Create and maintain in-house databases of relevant material, including completed and on-going BRAC Uganda research projects and external data such as journal articles or Uganda Bureau of Statistics data
 •Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
 •The applicant should possess a master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
 Five or more years of work experience in a research capacity or with a development organization
 •Proven track record of excellent written pieces in popular media
 •Advanced written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences and purposes including blogs, academic journals, print media, etc.
 •Microsoft Office proficiency and some experience with data analysis software such as Nvivo or STATA
 •Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
 •Experience managing complex projects
 •Age: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred

Salary: Attractive package, based on experience and competency, will be offered in both
positions.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications via email to: brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching an updated CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.

Deadline: 30th September, 2013

Research coordinator Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Research coordinator

Requirement:
• Postgraduate degree, preferably Ph.D, in economics, agricultural economics, development economics, sociology, anthropology, rural development, or any other related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in conducting social science or economic field research. Experience in Africa is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
• Experience in conducting field research in developing countries.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to nonresearch focused audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English
• Excellent analytical and demonstrated ability to write reports and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to combine quantitative and participatory research methods.
Desired start date: Preferably starting by January 2014 with 3 year commitment period.
Candidates of any nationality are eligible.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to email to
brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please
write “Research Coordinator”. Or ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position
applied for.
Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

Research Manager Job Vacancy at BRAC Uganda in Kampala

Job title: Research Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain in-house databases of relevant material, including completed and on-going BRAC Uganda research projects and external data such as journal articles or
• Uganda Bureau of Statistics data Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
• Develop and maintain the research department’s web presence
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share findings with a variety of outside audiences
• Liaise with other development and research institutions to foster collaboration in ongoing and potential projects
• Present research findings and projects at a variety of public forums, including to non research focused audiences
• Assist with data analysis on various research projects, when necessary and time allowing
• Undertake independent research projects, time allowing
• Developing a knowledge sharing strategy within the research unit and the BRAC
• Uganda office, as well as a strategy for disseminating Research Unit findings and information to a wider audience.
• Organize and facilitate monthly research team meetings
• Revise and edit research department reports and working papers
• Use research department data and writings to create research previews, research summaries, technical reports, and other documents for a variety of audiences
• Develop a communication strategy for the research department to share information with BRAC Programme Management
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of work experience in a research capacity or with a development organization
• Proven track record of excellent written pieces in popular media
• Advanced written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences and purposes including blogs, academic journals, print media, etc.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and some experience with data analysis software such as
• Nvivo or STATA
• Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience managing complex projects
Age limit: Candidates between the ages of 30-40 are preferred.

How to apply:
Applications need to be sent before 30th September, 2013. Desired start date: As soon as possible. Candidates of any nationality are eligible. Interested candidates are requested to email to brac.africa.reu@gmail.com attaching CV and a cover letter. In the subject line, please write “Research Coordinator”. Or ‘‘Research Manager” depending on the position applied for.

Application Deadline: 30th Sept 2013

Research Officer at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Research   Officer

Duties:
• Develop  and conduct  training  for  research  staff  on  research  SOPs, USAID/GOU  regulations  etc
• Guided  by supervisor  , work closely  with the  M&E officer  , Data  Manager  , and  Senior  Technical   officers to
• Determine  needed  data  and  formulate , and  enforce  proper  data  collection  policies  and procedures
• Contribute  to the  design  and management  of  CHC  research  development  and implementation  systems

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• Computer  proficiency  in word  processing  , databases ,  spreadsheets , including  working knowledge  in at least  two  of the  following  programs : SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, and  Stata .
• Strong  qualitative  and analytic  skills  in any  of the  following  NVvo,  HyperRESEARCH , Atlas  TI
• Experience  supervising  and mentoring  field  and  data  collection  staff .
• BS/BA  in  public  health  or related field  and at least  9-11  years  relevant  experience  and professional level  of knowledge  and  expertise  in research  methods and application; OR  MS/MA/MPH  and  7-9  years relevant experience  and professional  level  of knowledge and  expertise  in research  methods  and  application .

How to apply:
All candidates  should submit  a cover letter, CV/resume including  salary  requirements  to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda

FHI 360   has a competitive compensation package.
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Research Fellow-Sectoral Jobs in Uganda at Makerere University

Job Title: Research Fellow-Sectoral

Employer: Makerere University
Duty Station: Kampala
Application Deadline: 23rd Aug 2013

Economic Policy Research Centre is recruiting qualified candidates for the vacant position above.
Requirements
• Minimum of Master’s degree by coursework & research in Economics, Agricultural Economics or Statistics from a recognized University
• Recent graduates of doctoral degrees in (a) shall be added advantage
• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply modern economics theory and methods
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven high level writing skills as primary author in published research papers review etc
• Experience working with large household survey data sets
How to apply
EPRIC is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive package including detailed including healthcare cover.
Applications, including detailed curriculum vitae; names and addresses of three referees and photocopies of credentials should be sent to the address below;
Applicant‘s must indicate clearly on top of the envelope the position applied for;
The Chairman, Board of Management
Economic Policy Research Centre
51 Pool Road, Makerere Campus
P. O. Box 7841, Kampala

Physician Researchers Job Vacancies at MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS,UGANDA

Job Title: Physician Researchers(2 posts)

Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS

Location: Entebbe,Uganda.

Background Information:
The Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda Research Unit
on AIDS based at the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for two posts of Scientist. The MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organisation funded by the Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organisations.
We are seeking two experienced Physician Researchers to coordinate two studies on vaccination against tuberculosis within the Co-infection Studies Programme at the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS. One study will investigate factors affecting the response to BCG immunisation in infancy. The other will investigate the effect of schistosomiasis on the response to a new TB vaccine in adolescents.
Duties and responsibilities:
 The posts will be based in Entebbe at the MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS. The successful candidates will be key members of the leadership of the study team, involved in planning and coordination of work in Entebbe and in nearby island communities.

Qualifications and experience:
The successful candidates should have at least 4 years' experience in clinical or epidemiological research.
The post will suit an individual who has a medical  qualification (MB ChB or equivalent) and a Master's degree, or above, in epidemiology, public health or a related discipline, as well as proven leadership and management skills.
The appointment will be for a period of 2 years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension, for the infant vaccine study, and one year for the adolescent vaccine study.
For further information please contact Professor Alison Elliott: alison.tom@infocom.co.ug +256417704000.

How To Apply:
Applications and supporting documents including curriculum vitae (CV). copies of academic qualifications and names plus telephone contact details of three referees should either be add ressed to:
The Human Resource Manager,
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda Virus Research Institute,
p. O. Box 49 Entebbe.
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
The closing date for applications is 2nd August 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- See more at: http://jobsadvertsuganda.blogspot.com/2013/07/physician-researchers2-posts-vacancies.html#sthash.2toAFwm0.dpuf