Project Assistant/Coordinator

The Government of Uganda through MakRIF has provided funding for a project, Using the Internet to Incentivize Healthy Lifestyle Choices in Uganda. The aim of the project is to inform, educate and communicate about NCDs through the medium of a website which will provide well-researched, unbiased evidence-based information to motivate, empower and support readers to make healthy lifestyle choices targeting healthy weight, healthy eating, fitness and generally healthy lifestyle, to prevent NCDs. The project is seeking a part-time Project Assistant/Coordinator to support project activities including a research study.

The Project Assistant/Coordinator reports to the PI and Co-PIs, of the project. His/her duties are divided into two main roles:

1. Administrative support
   1. File and manage records of all information related to the project
   2. Coordinate project activities and track progress of project activities 
   3. Handle logistics related to the project
   4. Support event organisation
   5. Document/take minutes at meetings and other activities
2. Research assistant
   1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the website by tracking users and through the pre-post survey
   2. Data analysis
   3. Report writing/presentation
   4. Support the Core Team in the management of the website

Required qualification and skills

1. 1. Registered for Masters in Applied Human Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition 
   2. Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. iii.      Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

1. 4. Good communication skills; blogging and social media (Twitter, Facebook) an added advantage
   5. Ability to solve problems
   6. Ability to manage time effectively
   7. Interpersonal skills

Please send an application letter which reflects your motivation for the position, and your CV to;

Dr Rhona Baingana:  rhona.baingana@mak.ac.ug

Cc. Dr Hedwig Acham:  hedwig.acham@makc.ac.ug

Deadline: Friday 11 February 2022 by 5 pm