Job Description: Graduate Fellow in Health Security
Position Overview
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University, invites applications from outstanding final-year and recently graduated postgraduate health professionals to join Cohort II of the Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme.
The Professor Sewankambo Programme is a multidisciplinary leadership and experiential learning initiative established to strengthen Africa's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The programme provides structured mentorship, practical training, operational research opportunities, and hands-on participation in national and regional Global Health Security initiatives.
Following the successful launch of Cohort I, which comprises PhD scholars undertaking advanced Global Health Security research, the programme is expanding to include Graduate Fellows who will undertake intensive placements within IDI's Global Health Security Programme.
Successful fellows will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation.
Programme Objectives
The Graduate training aims to:
Training Placement Areas
Graduate trainees will be attached to one of the following technical areas:
Applicants may select up to three preferred placement areas.
Learning Experience
The fellowship is competency-based and combines classroom learning, mentorship, field experience, and participation in ongoing programme implementation.
Depending on the placement area, fellows may participate in:
Where appropriate, fellows may also gain exposure to activities coordinated through the Continental Ebola Response Hub, providing valuable regional experience in emergency preparedness and response.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applications are invited from motivated individuals who are passionate about public health, research, and Global Health Security.
Eligible applicants include candidates who have recently completed graduate training (within 12 months) or are in their final year of the following programs
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
Previous outbreak response experience is not required.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Global Health Security leadership.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences are welcome.
What trainees shall gain
The programme offers a unique opportunity to:
Outstanding fellows may be considered for future training, research, or collaborative opportunities within IDI and partner institutions.
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Job Description 1: Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemic Intelligence (Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Program in Africa)
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.
Job Description: Graduate Fellow in Health Security
Position Overview
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI), Makerere University, invites applications from outstanding final-year and recently graduated postgraduate health professionals to join Cohort II of the Professor Sewankambo Global Health Security Training Programme.
The Professor Sewankambo Programme is a multidisciplinary leadership and experiential learning initiative established to strengthen Africa's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging public health threats. The programme provides structured mentorship, practical training, operational research opportunities, and hands-on participation in national and regional Global Health Security initiatives.
Following the successful launch of Cohort I, which comprises PhD scholars undertaking advanced Global Health Security research, the programme is expanding to include Graduate Fellows who will undertake intensive placements within IDI's Global Health Security Programme.
Successful fellows will work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting Uganda's health security agenda while contributing to preparedness, surveillance, research, outbreak response, and scientific innovation.
Programme Objectives
The Graduate training aims to: