Vacancy title:
Programs Coordinator
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management,Business Operations,Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
Makerere University Walter Reed Program
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 20 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Makerere University Walter Reed Program (MUWRP) is a non-profit biomedical research organization dedicated to combating disease threats through high-quality health research, disease surveillance, and strengthening health systems. Established in 2002, MUWRP initially focused on biomedical and clinical research aimed at testing HIV vaccines. Over the years, MUWRP’s portfolio has expanded to include research on Ebola and Marburg viruses, surveillance of influenza and influenza-like illnesses, and other emerging infectious diseases in both humans and animals. MUWRP also conducts implementation research on HIV prevention, care, and treatment in six Ugandan districts and actively participates in responding to public health emergencies.
Position Details
Position Number: MUWRP/02/02/2026
Position: Programs Coordinator (1)
Location: Kampala
Contract Tenure: 1 year, with a possibility of extension, subject to the needs of the Organization.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting an application letter, resume, copies of academic certificates in a 1 PDF or word document, including three referees (who are not relatives) and one of which should be your current supervisor. Indicate their daytime telephone contacts and addresses.
Deadline for Application is 20th of February 2026.
Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
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