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Institution Name
: Uganda Virus Research Institute
Title of the Post
: Deputy Director
Salary Scale
: U1SE
Type of Appointment
: Permanent
Number of Vacancies
: 1
Date Vacancy Occurred
: 23/02/2026
Age Limit
: 30
To 59
Qualification Details
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S.No
Group
1
Group
S.No
Category
Sub Category
qualification
1
Graduate
Degree
MBChB
2
Group
S.No
Category
Sub Category
qualification
1
Post-Graduate
Master's Degree
Master of Medicine Degree in the Medical Field
2
Post-Graduate
Master's Degree
Master’s Degree in Epidemiology
3
Post-Graduate
Master's Degree
Masters degree in Biological Sciences.
Experience Details
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S.No
Experience
Is Mandatory
1
At least twelve (12) years’ professional experience in the Health Sector, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Management (Salary Scale U1E)
Yes
Other Informations
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Key Competences required for the post
:
Should be a person of high integrity, with good management, communication and interpersonal skills.
Any Other Requirements
:
Key Duties of the Post/Key Results Areas
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Develop and implement research plans and budgets and ensure efficient execution
Act as Chief Research Officer by defining research priorities and collaboration with program quality units and leadership
Oversee quality assurance for data collection and research processes, developing and implementing relevant standards and protocols
Serve as a key interface between the Institute and external scientific bodies, partner organsations, government entities and funding bodies
Disseminate research finding to relevant audiences including policy makers, practioners and academic communities through various platforms
Provide technical guidance and support to serve the production of high quality research and reports
Contribute to staff capacity building in research, communication and other related fields
Identity and pursue new opportunities for research work and partnership to secure funding and expand the Institute’s reach
Liase with external stakeholders and partners to advance the Institute’s public health research mission.
Lead and manage multidisciplinary research teams, providing mentorship, guidance, performance reviews to ensure productivity and quality deliverables.
Is there any candidate,either trained or training to fill this post? if so give details
:
No
Cause of Vacancy
:
Unfilled establishment
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