NGO Jobs – Behavioural Scientist at MRC/UVRI Uganda research Unit on AIDS

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Job Summary: Behavioural Scientist
Organisation: MRC/UVRI Uganda
research Unit on AIDS
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About MRC / UVRI:
The
Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) Uganda
Research Unit on AIDS is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Ugandans
for the following posts on an Enhanced Prevention project for improving the
effectiveness of HIV prevention and care and treatment services in Uganda for
women and their regular partners at high risk of HIV and other STIs. This
project is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Uganda
under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other
donor agencies.
Job Summary: The Behavioural
Scientist will support the development of the behavioural interventions, find
innovative ways of addressing the structural drivers that put women in
particular at risk of violence and infection.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
  • Supports the implementation of interventions
    for orphans and vulnerable children
  • Participates in strategic planning and project
    implementation with other staff in the Social Science Programme
  • Works closely with the community mobilizers and
    support the recruitment and maintenance of a cohort of female and male sex
    workers and their paying and non-paying partners
  • Conducts Health Education and Counselling
    sessions for Women and their male partners
  • Conducts both qualitative and where appropriate
    quantitative analysis
  • Undertakes preparation of reports and prepare
    presentations of project findings for conferences and workshops.
  • Generates timely and accurate monthly and
    quarterly reports for the clinic and as required by funders
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The applicant should hold a MA/Msc/MRes in
    social or behavioural sciences
  • At least two years’ experience in a similar
    position from a reputable institution.
  • Additional training in Counselling will be an
    added advantage.
  • Experience working in health related research
    or in an HIV/AIDS institution.
  • Good writing, communication and presentation
    skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy skills and ability to use
    various computer packages.
Job Terms: These positions will
be remunerated according to the Ugandan MRC/UVRI Unit pay scales. The
appointments will be for one year initially but renewable depending on
performance and availability of funds.
How to Apply:
All
interested applicants should send their documents including cover letter,
copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone
contact details of three (3) referees should either be addressed to:
The
Human Resources Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute, P. O. Box 49, Entebbe, Uganda
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org  

Deadline: 15th November 2013 by 17:00 Hrs

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted for
interviews.

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