The Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC) is a non-profit research organization. IDRC conducts research in infectious diseases including Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis. Our studies have led to over 300 publications and have impacted on the management of infectious diseases in Uganda. IDRC currently manages over 41 Grants with an annual budget of $11 million. IDRC was established in May 2008 by Ugandan health scientists from Makerere University College of Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco and the Uganda Ministry of Health.
Job Summary: The Training Coordinator will coordinate the day to day activities of the G11 Research Administration project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Logistical Planning for the project – secure meeting rooms to accommodate workshops, coordinate training activities, ensure availability of facilitators and document project activities.
- Create a database of Research Administrators from National Institutes of Health grant recipient organizations
- Lead the training needs assessment and compilation of training needs
- Publicize the activities of the Research Administration Support Centre and ensure that training events are well attended
- Schedule and Coordinate lunch time seminars
- Schedule and coordinate placements for Junior Research Administrators
- Maintain the project webpage/social media platform and ensure that all queries are addressed promptly
- Collect and analyse participant reviews and in-person feedback for each lunch time seminar/placement
- Participate in the delivery of training sessions and report writing
- Create a database of all IDRC Grants, Finance and Administration policies and standard operating procedures
- Participate in the review, and update of Standard Operating Procedures as well as development of new standard operating procedures
- Participate in weekly project implementation meetings
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Finance discipline- B.Com, BBA, Finance OR its equivalent from a well-recognized University
- Two years of work experience in a similar role. Grants Management experience will be an added advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities
- Experience with Microsoft applications and other basic computer programs
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
Method of Application
All candidates should send their applications to the:
The Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC),
Plot 2C, Nakasero Hill Road next to Uganda Blood Bank.
P.O Box 7475 Kampala, Uganda.
Additional important comments:
All applications must be accompanied by the following at the time of submission: Current CV, typed application letter, the contact details of three work related referees not relatives or friends and copies of academic certificates.
Submission of incomplete or inaccurate documents will render the applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening.
Applications cannot be amended following submission.
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.
Deadline: 25th March 2020