The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to build capacity of health systems in Africa with strong emphasis on infectious diseases through research, and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University-John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.
The Academy for Health Innovation Uganda (‘The Academy’) is one of the projects housed within the IDI. The Academy’s mission is to improve health systems through research, development and evaluation of innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Grant applications and proposal development for new research
Conduct mentorship activities to junior staff
Contribute to designing and revision of qualitative tools
Organize and participate in debrief sessions with research team members on qualitative data collection.
Collect or supervise data for qualitative interviews
Analyze qualitative data
Play critical role in development and revision of abstracts and manuscripts
Support grant writing and resource generation for the Academy.
Assist in preparation of study protocols and progress reports for IRB and other research bodies
Work with management to prepare project plans, budget and schedules
Ensure research project compliance and adherence to the ethical and regulatory requirements
Conduct data collection in hard to reach areas like Islands in Kalangala
Person Specification
Education and experience
Masters degree in social sciences, or any relevant field e.g Psychology, Public health, sociology
Other key requirements
Certificate in Good clinical Practice
Certificate in Human Subject Protection
Other Professionaltraining with added advantage
Certificate in computer assisted Qualitative data analysis using NVivo or ATLAS.ti software
Certificate in Research Writing in the Social Sciences course
Certificate in Project Management in Global Health course
Other skills
Research skills
Analytical skills
Computer literacy
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Supervisory skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to problem solve
Resilience
Decisions required on job
Budget expenditure decisions
Designing and revision of data collection tools
Developing workplans
Manuscript writing
Experience
Experience of at least 2 years and knowledge in establishing research project and overseeing and managing project start-up and close-out
Formal training in qualitative study designs and conduct as well as over 4 years of research experience with focus in HIV research, TB and other infectious diseases
Experience conducting interviews, including design and reporting among populations living with HIV in Uganda
Publication of research, at least two manuscripts as first author
More details
Job Code: SSL001 No of Positions: 1 Station: Kampala Classification: Full-time Duration: 12 Months Reports to: Principal Investigator Posted Date: 2024-03-15 13:12:25.000 Closing Date: 2024-03-31 23:59:00.000
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe on 20th April 2026 inaugurated the Second Makerere University Health User Committee (Mak-HUC). The Committee was established by the Vice Chancellor in 2022 as part of his strategic mandate to strengthen and oversee the University Hospital services delivery.
Chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS), Mak-HUC has as its members; Prof. Josaphat K. Byamugisha-Director Makerere University Health Services (MakHS) and Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza-Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law.
Other members include; Dr. Arthur Kwizera-Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Representative, Dr. Lillian Tukahirwa-Makerere University Administrative Staff Association (MASA) Representative, Mr. Godfrey Othieno- National Union of Educational Institutions (NUEI) Representative, and as Secretariat, Ms. Kevin M. Nabiryo-Directorate of Human Resources.
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (C) interacts with members of the 2nd Mak-HUC.
The 2nd Mak-HUC has been appointed for a period of four years effective 1st January 2026 with a mandate to: Guide, monitor and oversee delivery of health services by MakHS; Represent the interests and concerns of staff and students that use MakHS; Advise on alignment with sustainable health financing and insurance models; Strengthen systems for fraud prevention, digital transformation and access to specialized treatment, among other responsibilities.
The 1st Mak-HUC was chaired by Dr. Allen Kabagenyi and had as members; Prof. Josaphat Byamugisha, Dr. Fred Mayambala, Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Mr. Othieno Godfrey, Mr. Apunyo Paul Okiria and Ms. Ikiriza Racheal. Milestones during the first era included; Outpatient Department visits growth from 4,802 (2022) to 7,388 (Nov 2025) for staff and 14,641 (2022) to 19,069 (Nov 2025) for students.
Others milestones included; Commissioning of a fully equipped Operating Theatre, Establishment of a modern Imaging Hub, Development of a fully functional Audiology Unit, Expansion of the Temporal Bone Laboratory, Launch of the Olink Proteomics Platform and Enhancement of the Dental Unit with 32 dental chairs and experienced personnel.
All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:
An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.
The application should be addressed to:
The Chief Human Resource Officer Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala