The Infectious Diseases Institute is targeting young investigators with experience in research to support starting their career as independent investigators.
We aim to train one research fellow/post doc to transition to independent investigator by identifying a training grant opportunity and being paired with an international collaborator and local mentors (senior scientists at IDI). The training program will include mentorship full time stipend, and a lumpsum for research funds or formal training (course to apply to). The expected outcome of the training is a grant proposal through IDI in areas which need to be prioritized to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 or priority areas of the IDI strategic plan
The post-doc fellow is expected during the 12-month period to work on a grant proposal that is supported by previous data that the applicant has or aims to access and analyze in the first three months of the fellowship.
Eligibility
Eligible participants will be assessed and scored based on their application package including the scientific rigor of the proposal and the qualifications of the candidate and the mentors and the potential of the proposed full proposal to be fundable.
Key deliverable at the end of the 1-year scholarship period will be:
Key Components of the IDI funded scholarship:
Interested persons should send their applications to: Head of Human Resources through the HRRS application portal
Deadline for applications is October 15th
Application package must include (incomplete applications will not be considered)
Post doc plans should include: (Plans that don’t adhere to guidelines and word limit will not be considered)
The Biomedical Engineering Technician is a member of the Operations section under the finance and administration department. He/She is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of Biomedical equipment and devices critical to the functioning of the laboratory settings, and ensures that all biomedical equipment operates safely, reliably, and effectively. He/she will collaborate with other engineering staff to ensure the effective integration of technology to enhance capabilities.
About the ACE
In 2019, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), in collaboration with Makerere University’s Colleges of Computing & Health Sciences and the Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology at the United States' National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), established the African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Data-Intensive Sciences (ACE) in Uganda. This center is one of only two such facilities on the African continent, the other being located in Mali. The ACE operates under IDI's research program, one of six core programs within the institute. Its mission is to serve as a sustainable center of excellence, leveraging High Performance Computing (HPC), bioinformatics, data science, and visualization to advance health research and training across Africa.
Job Summary
The ACE is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic recent graduate to join us as a junior systems administrator. This graduate trainee position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to kickstart their career in server systems administration. The graduate trainee in server systems administration is responsible for supporting the management and maintenance of server systems. This role involves configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting server hardware and software to ensure optimal performance, as well as providing technical support to ACE server users and staff.
The position holder will provide technical assistance to ensure timely and quality attainment and sustenance of HIV epidemic control interventions in supported districts.
Responsible for sample transportation from lower health facilities to respective hubs,post office and deliver results in a timely manner ensuring high level of biosafety and bio security
The district DREAMS liaison’s officer main responsibility will be to engage Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYWs) in the specific district in order to identify HIV predisposing factors unique to them and bring these to the attention of the implementing partners DREAMS technical team. They will also provide guidance on implementation modalities that are proposed by the AGYWs in a bid to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS among them. The DREAMS champion will further participate in advocacy engagements by working with communities to protect AGYWs and promote DREAMS programming to other district AGYW stakeholder including Local government authorities for possible adoption
The position holder will work closely with the facility-based teams to integrate all care and treatment services along the HIV continuum for all sub-populations including adults, paediatrics, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women, HIV-exposed infants, key and priority populations. In addition, the job holder will supervise the supportive HIV management systems including logistics and supply chain and laboratory systems for effective and efficient HIV services delivery. They will promote and support quality improvement through use of CQI approaches at supported sites.
The position holder will support day-to-day implementation of comprehensive DREAMS packages/activities for eligible AGYW through collaborative efforts with District and sub-District structures, and in line with the current GOU and USG funder guidelines
The position holder will support day-to-day implementation of comprehensive DREAMS packages/activities for eligible AGYW through collaborative efforts with District and sub-District structures, and in line with the current GOU and USG funder guidelines
The Communications Officer will be responsible for creating and disseminating timely, engaging, and targeted content that aligns with the external content strategy to effectively position the Masaka-Wakiso project (MWP) and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) with key stakeholders. This role involves collaborating with project and programme teams to capture and communicate progress, results, and lessons learned through various formats such as blogs, press releases, newsletters, and targeted messaging.
The officer will ensure that external content resonates with philanthropic audiences by articulating the impact of our work and community perspectives. The post holder will also support the planning and execution of stakeholder events, enhancing relationships with key partners.
With strong writing and editing skills, the Communications Officer will lead the conceptualization and execution of communications campaigns, proactively amplifying the project messaging. S/he will assess communication effectiveness, recommend strategic adjustments for improved impact, and stay updated on emerging trends to enhance content quality
The role requires close collaboration with the Corporate Communications Specialist and the wider communications team to implement a cohesive content strategy while engaging with networks, partners, and media to broaden both the project and IDI's reach.
The Infectious Diseases Institute is targeting young investigators with experience in research to support starting their career as independent investigators.
We aim to train one research fellow/post doc to transition to independent investigator by identifying a training grant opportunity and being paired with an international collaborator and local mentors (senior scientists at IDI). The training program will include mentorship full time stipend, and a lumpsum for research funds or formal training (course to apply to). The expected outcome of the training is a grant proposal through IDI in areas which need to be prioritized to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 or priority areas of the IDI strategic plan
The post-doc fellow is expected during the 12-month period to work on a grant proposal that is supported by previous data that the applicant has or aims to access and analyze in the first three months of the fellowship.
Eligibility
Eligible participants will be assessed and scored based on their application package including the scientific rigor of the proposal and the qualifications of the candidate and the mentors and the potential of the proposed full proposal to be fundable.