Uganda Virus Research Institute Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Program Director

The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program is a partnership between the Government of Uganda and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) with the mission to conduct HIV vaccine clinical trials and to support research, education, capacity building and advocacy that will further Uganda’s contribution to the global search for an AIDS Vaccine and will support Uganda’s efforts to accelerate HIV prevention, especially in vulnerable and high risk groups.

The UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill a new position of the Director.

Job Description: PROGRAM DIRECTOR,

Main functions of the position
• Provides leadership, assumes a major strategic and policy role and will be responsible for the planning, management and evaluation of the Program.
• Set strategic vision and define the program’s goals, building new collaborations, fostering a creative and productive environment.
• Lead development of the annual program work plan and oversee the operational components to ensure they support the technical objectives and overall technical excellence of the program.
• Ensure the Program attracts sufficient funding to ensure its future viability.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Candidates will have the highest research credibility, a track record in acquiring competitive peer reviewed research funding and a track record of publication.
• Medical degree with relevant postgraduate training or PhD in health related field.
• Experience in managing biomedical research programs according to the highest standards of GCP.

Further details on the above position,responsibilities and candidate requirements are available on
www.futureoptionsug.com
(HOT JOBS section).

How to apply: Please register, upload your CVs and apply online through www.futureoptionsug.com.
OR
forward written applications along with academic certificates, Curriculum Vitae including telephone contact numbers and names of three referees to:

The Director,
Uganda Virus Research Institute,
P. O. Box 49,
Entebbe.

Deadline: 10th September 2010

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.