Job Title: Research Fellow
Organization: Makerere University School of Public
Health
Health
Project Name: Nutrition and Treatment Outcome:
Development of a Ugandan – Irish HIV / Nutrition Research Cluster
Development of a Ugandan – Irish HIV / Nutrition Research Cluster
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Makerere
University, Gulu University and
University, Gulu University and
Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in
conjunction with Trinity College Dublin are running a project called NOURISH
(Nutrition and Treatment
Outcome:
Development of a Ugandan – Irish HIV / Nutrition Research Cluster). The project
aims to increase our understanding of the complex interactions between food
security (i.e. when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe,
nutritious food to maintain a healthy life),
Development of a Ugandan – Irish HIV / Nutrition Research Cluster). The project
aims to increase our understanding of the complex interactions between food
security (i.e. when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe,
nutritious food to maintain a healthy life),
HIV/AIDS and
socio-economic factors, to impact intervention programmes at national level and
benefit the poor in Uganda. NOURISH will create a HIV/Nutrition research
cluster of academics, clinicians and policy contributors which will build
research and teaching capacity in Irish and Ugandan institutions and will be
the mechanism for delivery of the project objectives. A lot of data have been
collected on three different work packages (clinical, anthropological and
economic) of the project and more follow-up data are being collected.
socio-economic factors, to impact intervention programmes at national level and
benefit the poor in Uganda. NOURISH will create a HIV/Nutrition research
cluster of academics, clinicians and policy contributors which will build
research and teaching capacity in Irish and Ugandan institutions and will be
the mechanism for delivery of the project objectives. A lot of data have been
collected on three different work packages (clinical, anthropological and
economic) of the project and more follow-up data are being collected.
Job Summary: The Research fellow will analyse the data
across the three work packages, lead the dissemination of the research findings
and write policy recommendations based on the findings.
across the three work packages, lead the dissemination of the research findings
and write policy recommendations based on the findings.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- In
charge of analyzing data across the three work packages, synthesize and
present the evidence for action - Also,
measure the impact of health interventions in relation to HIV and
nutrition using a trans-disciplinary approach - Make
Policy recommendations based on the findings of the overall project. - Spend at
least 50% of time on the project work
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
candidate should hold a Master degree with at least two years’ experience - Past experience
with research, data and policy analysis in the field of HIV and nutrition
are added advantages - Ability
to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing, - Strong
skills in quantitative analytical methods and at least a demonstrable
interest in qualitative research methods
How to Apply:
All candidates
are encouraged to send a letter expressing interest and providing a brief education
background, and research experience, personal research interests, names
of two referees, and expected date of availability. Please attach your
latest curriculum vitae. The complete application should be addressed to
the following address:
are encouraged to send a letter expressing interest and providing a brief education
background, and research experience, personal research interests, names
of two referees, and expected date of availability. Please attach your
latest curriculum vitae. The complete application should be addressed to
the following address:
The Dean
Makerere
University School of Public Health
University School of Public Health
Mulago National
Referral Hospital Complex
Referral Hospital Complex
Mulago Hill Road
Room 215,2nd
Floor, MakSPH Building.
Floor, MakSPH Building.
P.O. Box 7072,
Kampala, Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda.
NB: Please indicate on the envelope:
“Research Fellow Position for Nourish Project”
“Research Fellow Position for Nourish Project”
Deadline: 30th
January 2015
January 2015