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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline:

June 28, 2024 at 2:00:00 PM

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About the Organisation

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a prestigious institution in Uganda renowned for its contributions to public health education, research, and community service. As part of Makerere University, one of Africa's oldest and most prestigious universities, MakSPH plays a critical role in training public health professionals who are equipped to tackle health challenges both locally and globally.

The school offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs designed to provide comprehensive education and practical skills in public health. Its curriculum is tailored to address contemporary health issues, with a strong emphasis on research, epidemiology, health policy, and health management. MakSPH is recognized for its innovative approaches to public health education, integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through fieldwork and community engagement.

MakSPH is also a leader in public health research, conducting groundbreaking studies that inform health policies and practices. The school's research initiatives cover a wide array of topics, including infectious diseases, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, environmental health, and health systems strengthening. These research efforts contribute to the global body of knowledge and have a significant impact on public health interventions and policies in Uganda and beyond.

The school collaborates with various international organizations, governments, and NGOs to implement public health programs and projects. These partnerships enhance the school's capacity to address public health challenges and provide students with opportunities for international exposure and collaboration.

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Job Title

Research scientist job at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH)

Job Description

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), in partnership with Wageningen University, is implementing a project on the governance of Sustainable development goals (SDG) interactions. The project aims to support better alignment between development actors and efforts to minimise trade-offs, maximise synergies, and achieve the SDGs in Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya. This project will analyse how cross-level and cross-sector alignment governance mechanisms, including inter-departmental, donorrecipient, inter-donor, and public-private partnerships, can transform a fragmented SDG governance context into an inclusive and effective polycentric governance system. The project also seeks to address trade-offs and build synergies between SDGs by fostering alignments, ensuring a more cohesive and integrated approach to sustainable development. In Uganda, the focus is on water and sanitation (SDG 6) and their interactions with health (SDG 3), energy (SDG 7), sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), and food security (SDG 2) in informal settlements and agricultural communities. This integrated approach addresses the interconnections between these critical areas, enhan

Duties and Responsibilities

Design and implement a study as guided by this advert
Work with the project PI, PhD and post-doc students in organising the stakeholders’ workshops in Uganda
Support in stakeholder engagement activities at the national level
Work with the PhD student, post-doc and supervisors to publish one peerreviewed journal paper as leading author and one paper as co-author
Present findings at international conferences
Provide technical support to the PhD student during data collection and manuscript writing
Attend all the project meetings in Uganda
Participate in the project workshops with partners in Kenya, Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Qualifications and Competencies

The prospective candidate should have completed or be on course to finalise a Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or Social Sciences.
Proven academic record and scientific writing skills
A previous record of publications on water, sanitation, hygiene, and qualitative methods.
Previous history as a research grant recipient is an added advantage
Proficiency in the English language
A good understanding of water, sanitation and hygiene issues in a local and international development context
Experience working with MakSPH, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Water and Environment will be an added advantage.

WE OFFER

An appointment as a research scientist at MakSPH, Uganda
A monthly stipend for two years
Research fees to facilitate data collection and analysis
Travel costs for two workshops within the African region
An opportunity to work with a network of researchers in European and African Universities.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of the following:
A cover letter explaining your capability and motivation for undertaking the research scientist position (maximum two pages);
A resume, including full higher education and occupational trajectory (maximum three pages);
A concept note on how you would design the research project (maximum 1 page) and
Certified academic certificates and transcripts.
Applications should be sent to;
inassazi@musph.ac.ug and copied to bas.vanvliet@wur.nl and rmugambe@musph.ac.ug