Makerere University School of Public Health Scientific Writer Jobs in Uganda


Makerere University School of Public Health Scientific Writer Jobs in Uganda;The Scientific Writing Coordinator will co‑coordinate the MPH programme and lead scientific writing, publication, and documentation efforts for the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme (FETP).

The role strengthens research outputs, supports trainees and Ministry of Health staff, and ensures timely submission of manuscripts and abstracts to conferences and journals.

Responsibilities

  • Co‑coordinate the MPH programme and field activities

  • Oversee manuscript writing for FETP residents and Ministry of Health staff

  • Support statistical analysis of trainee and staff work

  • Develop manuscripts for projects and ensure timely submission

  • Lead follow‑up with authors and journals until acceptance

  • Maintain a log database of all FETP products

  • Organise and conduct scientific writing workshops

  • Review abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific integrity

  • Support concept writing with residents and staff

  • Lead resource mobilisation through proposals and expressions of interest

  • Document key projects, success stories, and findings

  • Promote social media visibility of programme outputs

  • Support preparations for AFENET bi‑annual conference and disseminations

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MD, MBChB, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Laboratory, or Nursing)

  • Master’s degree in Public Health with FETP training (minimum 3 years since graduation)

    Experience

  • At least 5 publications, with 2 as first author

  • Demonstrated experience teaching and supervising master’s students

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Makerere University School of Public Health Scientific Writer Jobs in Uganda

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