Knowledge Management Specialist job at Infectious Diseases Institute

Vacancy title:
Knowledge Management Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Healthcare , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Infectious Diseases Institute

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 30 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
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General Summary

Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-NET) is a Wellcome Trust funded project at the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) that aims to address the global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on human health via optimised antimicrobial use. It will establish a sustainable global research ecosystem across high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
For CAMO-NET to achieve the desired impact, it is important that we will need to be able to process, document and share evidence and learnings generated from the AMR research projects under the CAMO-NET.
The Knowledge Management Specialist (KMS) will develop and update the knowledge management plan. S/he will ensure that there is consistent attention to knowledge management and learnings and reporting within the CAMO-NET Consortium. S/he will collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to provide support and guidance on knowledge management and utilisation activities within the CAMO-NET Consortium and Research Programme at IDI. The KMS will rely on understanding of CAMO-NET research projects objectives and adjusting impact statement theories of change, based on emerging learning and changes in context with the research findings. S/he will organize quarterly reflection and learning sessions with project teams in the CAMO-NET Consortium. S/he will capture, manage and share generated knowledge/learnings and ensure that its utilisation in development of guidelines, training, advocacy and incorporation in new projects such as data science in the CAMO-NET Consortium. S/he will maintain, add and edit content of CAMO-NET communications.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field (Preferred: health related courses or a Social Science-related discipline).
2. Knowledge management and utilisation experience related to Wellcome Trust funded projects for at least 2 years will be an added advantage.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
2. Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgement, technology, organisation, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, conflict resolution, and presentation skills
3. Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (e.g. Microsoft Office suite)
4. Able to develop and maintain relationships with other units.
5. Knowledge of partnerships and event management
6. Able to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of constituents, including research scientists, research staff and partners
7. Able to work in a high energy environment under pressure
8. Able to communicate creatively, for example through art, graphic design, writing or other approaches
9. Strong attention to detail and follows up skills
10. Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, April 30 2023
Duty Station: Kampala
Posted: 19-04-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 19-04-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 19-04-2065
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