Medical Officer
Organisation: MRC Uganda
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Deadline: 12th September 2025
Key Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Medicine & Surgery with 2+ years mental health research experience
About the Organisation
The Medical Research Council (MRC UK) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Medical Research Council (MRC UK), the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
Job Summary
The position holder will manage the operational delivery of the Mental Health Data Prize Project: Investigating predictors of depression treatment outcomes and causal mechanisms of group support psychotherapy effects on depression among people living with HIV (secondary data analysis of the SEEK-GSP trial).
The role requires a medical professional with proven mental health research experience, including project coordination, research publications, and data analysis. The post-holder will oversee project logistics, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensure compliance with research governance, and support the Principal Investigator in translating findings into high-impact outputs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Research Coordination
- Coordinate mental health research activities, ensuring delivery of milestones and outputs;
- Support development of manuscripts and co-author research publications in peer-reviewed journals; and,
- Conduct systematic and narrative literature reviews of mental health research.
Project Implementation
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan with milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies;
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including data scientists, clinicians, digital platform developers, and field staff;
- Assist the PI with preparation for ethical review board submissions and compliance documentation;
- Maintain project documentation (meeting minutes, logs, status reports) in accordance with LSHTM procedures;
- Support budgeting and procurement related to project activities (software, field travel, incentives);and,
- Coordinate logistics for team meetings, workshops, and online training via the SEEKGSP Academy.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Apply data analysis skills using R, STATA, or equivalent statistical software to support project outputs;
- Manage project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, and status reports; and,
- Contribute to internal reporting processes and donor progress reports for the Wellcome Trust.
Financial Management
- Monitor project expenditures against budget and alert the PI to any deviations; and,
- Assist in preparing financial reports and liaise with finance officers for audits or funder queries.
Line Management
- Supervise administrative or field staff as needed (e.g., research assistants, interns); and,
- Support team performance through goal setting, feedback, and professional development.
LSHTM Integration
- Ensure alignment of project practices with LSHTM policies and standards; and,
- Represent the MHDP project in institutional meetings or cross-project collaborations when called upon.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery;
- Full registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council and a valid annual practicing license;
- Additional Training in Project Management, Basic statistics or Research Methods is an added advantage;
- Certificate in Good Clinical Practice;
- Should possess at least two years’ experience in mental health related research;
- Contribution to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations from previous mental health research work. A first author publication is an added advantage;
- Should possess strong leadership skills;
- Strong communication and public speaking skills;
- Ability to articulate scientific concepts and research findings clearly and accurately to diverse audiences;
- Can-do attitude, highly organized and strong team player; and,
- Good interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
Application Link: [Submit your application here]
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 12th September 2025, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
Note:
You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe,
Uganda.
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