Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.

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Available Job Opportunities

 

The EXPrESSIVE-10 trial is a phase 3 clinical study assessing the safety and efficacy of
MK-8527, an investigational once-monthly oral PrEP medication for adolescent girls
and young women at five sites in Uganda: Entebbe, Kalangala, Kampala, Masaka, and
Mityana.
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kalangala
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PROGRAM MANAGER
2026-09-09 13:59:55.000

Job Description 1: Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemic Intelligence (Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Program in Africa)

  • Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow – Epidemic Intelligence
  • Department: Global Health Security
  • Project: Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Program in Africa
  • Reports To: Program Area Lead, Epidemic Intelligence, Surveillance & Com. Health
  • Duration: One year, renewable
  • Location: IDI-McKinnell Knowledge Centre, Makerere University Main Campus
  • Application Deadline:  Two weeks after the Advert date

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and recently graduated Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in epidemics intelligence to join our global health security program. The successful candidate will apply advanced scientific approaches to address critical challenges in emerging infectious disease outbreaks, neglected tropical diseases, vaccinology, and/or virology. This role combines cutting-edge science, innovation with practical contributions to program delivery, business development, and scientific documentation in the global health domain.

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MKC
Scholar
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2026-09-08 08:05:21.000