Scientific Writer

• Co-coordinate the MPH programme and coordinate field activities under the programme.
• Oversee writing of manuscripts for Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP), and Ministry of Health staff.
• Support statistical analysis of work done by trainees, programme staff and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff.
• Work closely with programme staff to develop manuscripts for various projects and ensure timely submission of papers for publication.
• Take the lead in following up with authors and journals until papers are accepted for publication.
• Develop and maintain a log database of all products from Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP).
• Work with programme staff to organise and conduct scientific writing workshops for trainees, FETP staff and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff.
• Review all programme abstracts, manuscripts and presentations to ensure scientific integrity before approval and submission to conferences and journals.
• Work with Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme residents at the School of Public Health, Makerere University (MPH/Advanced FETP), and Ministry of Health Epidemiology staff to write concepts.
• Lead resource mobilisation efforts for the FETP programme at MakSPH by writing expressions of interest and/or proposals for new initiatives that may arise during the contract period.
• Support documentation of key projects, success stories and findings for the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme, and maintain programme archives.
• Promote social media visibility of key projects, success stories, activities and products under the Uganda Field Epidemiology Programme.
• Support preparations for the AFENET bi-annual conference, AFTERS and disseminations.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Interested candidates should submit:

An application letter and curriculum vitae detailing academic qualifications, experience and skills, including a full publication list;
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates; and
Names and contact details of three professional referees.
Submit applications to:

The Human Resource Office
African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

send a copy by email to sec@afenet.net.