Jobs in Uganda 2024 - Makerere University Joint AIDS Program looking for new employees to join its team

Apr 9, 2024

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Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP) is a beacon of hope in the fight against HIV/AIDS, TB, and non-communicable diseases in Africa. As a private-not-for-profit company under the prestigious Makerere University, MJAP’s mission is to build partnerships and strengthen health systems for an optimal response to these diseases of public health importance.

Jobs in Uganda 2024 - Makerere University Joint AIDS Program looking for new employees to join its team

In 2024, MJAP is on a quest to expand its dedicated team, seeking passionate, competent, and dynamic individuals to join its ranks. The program is currently implementing a sub-award grant from Reach-Out Mbuya (ROM), aimed at accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control in the Kampala region, with funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Additionally, MJAP has received support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the African Resource Center (ARC) to assess the impact of integrated non-communicable diseases (NCD) – HIV care among people living with HIV receiving anti-retroviral therapy refills at private community retail pharmacies across Uganda.

Current Opportunities at MJAP:

Behavioural Scientist – Qualitative (CRPDDP+ PROJECT)

Statistician – Quantitative (CRPDDP+ PROJECT)

Locum Records Assistant (ROM PROJECT)

Data Officer (ROM PROJECT)

Locum Laboratory Assistant (ROM PROJECT)

Locum ART Counselor – Kiruddu Hospital (ROM PROJECT)

Medical Officer (ROM PROJECT)

Research Administrator (CRPDDP+ PROJECT)

MJAP strives for inclusion and diversity and therefore considers all job applicants based on merit without regard to race, gender/ sex orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, and disability. MJAP is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse workforce and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment. MJAP will not be responsible for such fraudulent correspondence, loss of money, or theft that may result from anyone engaging in any fraudulent recruitment activity. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line.

Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document with names/contact details of three referees including the immediate Supervisor and Head of Human Resources, addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Makerere University Joint AIDS Program (MJAP).

Email: recruitment@mjap.mak.ac.ug NOT later than April 12, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

Consider your application unsuccessful if you don’t hear from us by April 27, 2024. Offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references including but not limited to appropriate background checks, criminal records, and previous employment findings of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please ensure that your attachments do not exceed 25 MB. We do appreciate your interest to work with MJAP. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks after the submission deadline.