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PROCUREMENT OFFICER(01)

Plot 29 – 33 Pallisa Road P.O. Box 1966, Mbale – Uganda

Mbale Regional Referral & Teaching Hospital Complex

Email: info@mcri.ac.ug +256 454 660416

VACANCY: PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Location: Mbale Clinical Research Institute

Employment Type: Performance Based Contract (PBC)

Reports to: Accountant

Salary: Attractive local salary

About Us: The Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is a center of excellence in evidence-based clinical research, training, and innovation located in Eastern Uganda at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital complex. MCRI is dedicated to progressive research collaborations with esteemed institutions, including Busitema University, Imperial College London, and EDCTP. We are now seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Procurement Officer at the institute,

Job Summary: Major Role:
Ensure timely, transparent, and cost-effective procurement of goods and services in compliance with organizational and donor regulations to support efficient program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities in line with the organization’s policies and donor regulations.
  2. Prepare and issue request for quotations (RFQs), bid documents, and purchase orders.
  3. Ensure timely delivery of goods and services, following up with vendors and logistics as necessary.
  4. Maintain an up-to-date supplier database and manage supplier relationships.
  5. Ensure all procurement documentation is accurate, complete, and properly filed.
  6. Monitor market trends and advise on cost-saving and value-for-money initiatives.
  7. Support internal and external audits by providing relevant procurement records.
  8. Work closely with program and finance teams to forecast procurement needs and budget accordingly.
  9. Ensure compliance with ethical standards, anti-corruption practices, and organizational code of conduct.
  10. Review procurement policy and advice on changes to the policy in consultation with the procurement committee, Accountant and the Executive Director.
  11. Attend all procurement meetings and guide the procurement committee on technical matters and policy requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement & Logistics  Management.
  2. Professional Certification (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) is an added advantage.
  3. At least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded sector.
  4. Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards, especially for major donors (e.g., USAID, EU, UN).
  5. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software/systems.
  7. High level of integrity and ability to work independently under pressure.
  8. Must be between 25 to 40 years.

Application Instructions

Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all its recruitment processes. MCRI has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, bribery, or any form of solicitation. No applicant should offer, nor will MCRI request, any form of payment, favor, or inducement in exchange for employment. Any individual or applicant found engaging in such practices will face immediate disqualification from the recruitment process, and the matter may be reported to the relevant authorities.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online only by completing the online form (All required fields must be completed) and upload all the necessary documents (Handwritten cover letter, CV, Academic Documents and certificates) by clicking Apply Now below.

Deadline:22 August 2025, by 17:00 EAT.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER(01)

Location: Mbale Clinical Research Institute

Employment Type: Performance Based Contract (PBC)

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: Attractive local salary

About Us: The Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is a center of excellence in evidence-based clinical research, training, and innovation located in Eastern Uganda at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital complex. MCRI is dedicated to progressive research collaborations with esteemed institutions, including Busitema University, Imperial College London, and EDCTP. We are now seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Human Resource Manager at the institute,

Job Summary: The Human Resource Manager plays a strategic role in managing the workforce to ensure organizational goals are achieved effectively and ethically.

Key Responsibilities include:

  1. Recruitment & Staffing – Lead transparent, merit-based hiring and onboarding in coordination with program needs.
  2. Policy Development & Compliance – Develop and update HR policies aligned with labor laws and donor requirements.
  3. Employee Relations & Welfare – Manage grievances, support staff wellbeing, and foster a positive work environment.
  4. Performance Management – Oversee appraisal processes and link performance to development and rewards.
  5. Training & Development – Identify training needs and implement continuous professional development initiatives.
  6. Compensation & Benefits – Design fair pay structures, administer payroll, and manage staff benefits.
  7. Retention & Succession Planning – Develop strategies to retain talent and ensure continuity in key roles.
  8. Organizational Culture & Communication – Promote core values, team cohesion, and open internal communication.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Development studies and Business Administration with a bias in Human Resource field. A Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or a Master’s Degree in Human Resource studies is an added advantage. A Certificate in Administrative Law is a must.

 A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in Human Resource Management and must be between the age of 35 to 45.

Key skills

Core Competencies:

Strategic Skills:

-Public Sector Management

    – Results Orientation

    – Ethics and Integrity

    – Interpersonal and Communication Skills

    – Computer Skills

    – Ability to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Settings

    – Innovation

    – Concern for Quality and Technical Competence

-Strategic Thinking

    – Negotiation Skills

    – Team Building

    – Conflict Management

    – Policy Development

    – Change Management

    – Research and Project Management Skills

 

Application Instructions

Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all its recruitment processes. MCRI has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, bribery, or any form of solicitation. No applicant should offer, nor will MCRI request, any form of payment, favor, or inducement in exchange for employment. Any individual or applicant found engaging in such practices will face immediate disqualification from the recruitment process, and the matter may be reported to the relevant authorities. Note: Re-entry applications will not be considered.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online only by completing the online form (All required fields must be completed) and upload all the necessary documents (Handwritten cover letter, CV, Academic Documents and certificates) by clicking Apply Now below.

Deadline:22 August 2025, by 17:00 EAT

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About

Ms. Adyango Catherine is a Human Resource Manager and Senior Grants Professional with over 15 years of experience in managing multimillion-dollar donor portfolios, project operations, and organizational systems strengthening. She currently serves as Human resource Manager at Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI), where she leads in Human resource management,  donor compliance, project operations, and institutional capacity building.

At MCRI, Catherine has combined her expertise in grant management and human resources to establish efficient systems that support both research and staff welfare. She played a pivotal role in championing organizational culture reforms, developing HR policies, strengthening staff welfare schemes, and promoting inclusive recruitment processes. She also streamlined adoption of a Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS/ESS), which reduced administrative bottlenecks and improved efficiency across teams.

Her academic background includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Uganda Management Institute), an MSc in Health Services Management, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration & management. Catherine is also pursuing ACCA training, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional growth.

Catherine’s career reflects a strong commitment to strategic leadership, staff development, and inclusive programming, with a proven ability to balance donor expectations and human resource needs. Her work at MCRI has significantly contributed to building sustainable research capacity, enhancing compliance systems, and creating a supportive work environment that empowers both researchers and administrative staff.

About

Denis Amorut serves as the Study Site Coordinator at the Mbale Clinical Research Institute’s Soroti Site. He is a qualified Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management from the Islamic University in Uganda and a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing from Soroti School of Registered Comprehensive Nursing. Additionally, he is currently pursuing an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Quality Assurance at James Lind Institute, showcasing his commitment to advancing his expertise in clinical research. Denis has an extensive professional background with 12 years in clinical nursing practice and 11 years dedicated to clinical research. He is registered with the Uganda Midwives and Nurses Council, highlighting his professional standing in the healthcare sector.
 
Throughout his career, Denis has held significant positions such as Trial Manager since November 2021 and previously as Study Site Coordinator at Soroti Regional Referral and Teaching Hospital from 2008 to October 2021. He also serves as a member of the Medicine and Therapeutic Committee at the same hospital since 2018. Denis has enriched his knowledge and skills through numerous online courses and certifications in areas like research ethics, data management for clinical studies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and managing health emergencies like Covid-19. His involvement in various research studies, including the TRACT study, and his roles in hospital committees further demonstrate his dedication to both practice and research in healthcare, focusing on improving patient care through evidence-based practices.

About

Ms. Linda Isabirye serves as the Public and Community Engagement Officer at MCRI, where her role encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at enhancing the Institute’s interaction with both internal and external communities. Her work is divided into two primary focuses: public engagement, where she communicates the Institute’s research and ideas to the public, and community engagement, where she assists others in conducting research and achieving their objectives.

In her community engagement efforts, Linda is involved in developing and sustaining a public engagement and involvement framework for the research program. She identifies local opportunities for community collaboration, nurturing relationships with MCRI’s research scientists, staff, and the broader community.

With over two years of experience, she has worked extensively with diverse community stakeholders. Her responsibilities include coordinating activities for the Community Advisory Board (CAB), designing, and overseeing the execution of Community Engagement (CE) initiatives. These initiatives are crucial for identifying, recruiting, and retaining volunteers, engaging community leadership, and supporting the formation and operation of community peer groups. This includes working with study participants, family support groups, and youth and adolescent groups, among others.

About

Rita Muhindo holds a MSc. Molecular Biology from Staffordshire University, UK. She attained her BSc. Biomedical Laboratory Science and Technology degree from Makerere University and an Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management from Islamic University in Uganda. She joined Mbale Clinical Research Institute in July 2011 as a laboratory technologist participating in setting up various laboratory assays for all clinical trials at the MCRI.

She is currently the laboratory manager of MCRI, a role which involves supervision all laboratory research activities at MCRI main and satellite laboratories. She has over twelve years of experience in managing laboratory clinical research and diagnostics service delivery across several key disciplines including molecular, immunology, hematology, microbiology and clinical chemistry.

She has keen interest in understanding the prevalence of red cell polymorphisms present in Ugandan donor populations. Her main focus of her MSc project was on the prevalence of Glucose-6-Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, α-thalassaemia and Haemoglobin S among Ugandan donors. Rita is also keen to explore the effects of these polymorphisms on the resolution of severe anaemia.

About

Dr. Charles Benard Okalebo is a highly qualified professional with a B. Pharm, an MPH, and currently a fellow in Infectious Disease and Field Epidemiology under the EDCTP-funded IDEA fellowship. His background as a pharmacist and public health specialist, combined with his role as a Quality Assurance Officer, has provided him with extensive experience in clinical research. This diverse training has honed his skills in assessing healthcare gaps, identifying problems, and designing projects to address these deficiencies. Dr. Okalebo values accuracy, integrity, quality, and career growth above all.
 
He is an experienced and determined professional in conducting clinical trials for both infectious and non-infectious diseases. With eight years in the research field, he has served as a Pharmacist and Quality Assurance Officer at the Mbale Clinical Research Institute, focusing on various types of clinical trials related to infectious diseases. His involvement spans across all phases of clinical trials (I-III), including protocol design, review, and implementation; navigating regulatory approval processes; managing investigational medicinal products (IMP); monitoring studies; establishing and implementing Quality Management processes; pharmacovigilance; and leading training sessions on the ethical conduct of research. The trials he has participated in include TRACT (ISRCTN84086586), GASTROSAM (ISRCTN76149273), PAC (ISRCTN11594437), FLACSAM (ISRCTN18051843), MIMBLE (ISRCTN10309022), and TABS (ISRCTN49726849) studies.
 
Dr. Okalebo is a dedicated researcher with a keen interest in advancing his career in pharmaco-epidemiology, statistics, and pharmacovigilance.

About

Felix Opio joined the Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) in April 2014 as Data Manager under the REACH (Realizing Effectiveness Across Continents with Hydroxyurea) ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01966731) which is a prospective, Phase I/II open-label trial of hydroxyurea designed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, long-term risks and benefits of hydroxyurea treatment for children with SCA in four sub-Saharan African countries (Mable Uganda,Kilifi Kenya, Luanda Angola and Kinshasa DRC).

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Gulu University, a post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Uganda Management Institute (UMI), Certificate in Project Management Professional from Devimpact Institute Kenya and various other certification in Clinical database development.

He Has 9 years of experience in Clinical Database design and Management, He is Currently overseeing data management work for the REACH study and all the day to day activities of the Project, He is also a member of the internal Clinical Trial Monitoring Unit and A chairperson Procurement Committee for Mbale Clinical Research Institute.

About

Ebitu Caleb Daniel serves as an I.T Support Officer at the Mbale Clinical Research Institute. He is recognized as an accomplished network and systems administrator, who takes pleasure in applying his skills to support and contribute to the technological advancement of research within the institution.
 
Ebitu graduated from Uganda Christian University Mukono with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Over the years, he has also acquired various certifications including CCNA, Information Security, Google Cloud Developer, PMP (Telecom), and Federated Identity Management.

About

Laban has accumulated over four years of experience in managing research financial processes since joining the Mbale Clinical Research Institute on July 1, 2019, as an Accounts Assistant. This experience complements his extensive background of over ten years in the banking sector, where he has previously worked for two banks in roles involving people management, cash management, internal controls, and accountability.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, specializing in Accounting, from the Islamic University of Uganda. He is currently pursuing a Certificate of Public Accountants (CPA) from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), with only two papers remaining to complete the course.

Driven by an ambition to advance his career in accounting and expand his experience in research-related accounting managed by well-established systems and processes, he believes that MCRI is the ideal place for his professional growth.