MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Scientist B- PREPARE Study Jobs

Job Purpose

This position is for supporting the Preparing for Group B StreptococcuS vaccine studies (PREPARE) qualitative studies at Kawempe Hospital and contributing to the social science team under the supervision of the designated Project team leader.

This programme of work, under the EDCTP funded PREPARE consortium activities led by the
MU-JHU Research Collaboration, a Clinical Research and Service Delivery Organization, will develop a clinical vaccine trial site in a Sub-Saharan setting capable of undertaking phase 11-IV trials, determine the pregnancy outcome rates in this population in preparation for trials of vaccines in pregnant women, conduct a vaccine trial of a licenced pertussis vaccine, define the burden of neonatal, infant and maternal GBS disease in a Sub-Saharan African population, estimate the serocorrelates of protection against the major GBS types causing disease in European and African settings; and conduct two trials of candidate GBS vaccines.

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure well-planned activities are implemented in order to engage all relevant
stakeholders using consistent and appropriate messaging and approaches;

Guide the development of detailed implementation plans and budgets which can be
used to plan activities and to monitor their progress;

Train and set up teams at hospital and community level to manage community
engagement activities and coordinate all national level meetings;

Coordinate the development of communication and training material in regard to
maternal vaccination for GBS disease;

Conduct qualitative interviews in regard to the infection prevention preparedness for
GBS vaccines at hospital level and inform the study teams on systems that need to be
set up;

Enable consistent and accurate communication regarding stakeholder engagement
activities and their intended outcomes internally as well as be responsible for the
overall oversight and management of PREPARE’s public engagement programme at the
pilot site;

Develop, deliver and evaluate a programme of creative and culturally relevant public
engagement focused on immunity, vaccination and infections in pregnancy informed and in partnership with local communities, with relevance to a global audience;

Develop, maintain and manage relationships with key personnel and partner organisations

including scientific, creative, community and patient partners;

Support the Public Engagement Advisory Board and Community Advisory Board and other community influencers

Design and conduct focus groups and key informant interviews for the PREPARE study.
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Liaise with research stakeholders, informing of progress in data collection and analysis; discussing findings and next steps.

Person Specification

Experienced and published Social Scientist, with a Masters level degree in a relevant
field;

Prior experience with both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis;

Post graduate qualification in Science Communication, Public Engagement, Health
Sciences or related subject is an advantage;

The candidate should have knowledge of the principle and practices of public
engagement, knowledge of different methods of public engagement in health research;

Appreciation of the potential impacts and methods evaluating public engagement in
health research, understanding of social research and co-production principles and
methodologies and experience with data management;

Understanding of working with policy-makers and informing policy, good understanding
of vaccine development and research, and concepts of herd immunity;

Understanding of attitudes to vaccine development and uptake, experience in cohort
follow up and conducting research in Uganda are desirable;

Understanding of the consent process with regard to vaccine trials and assessing
individual comprehension of research information

At least 5 years’ experience in a clinical research setting, preferably including experience in social and behavioural science research;

Prior interviewing and facilitation experience;

Good verbal and written communication skills;

Good command of both English and Luganda; and,

Proficiency in computer use (MS word, Excel, Access, Nvivo).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Scientist B- PREPARE Study Jobs

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