1. Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for:

No.	Procurement reference number	Subject matter of procurement	Bid securing declaration
01	MAKBRC/SUPLS/2023-2024/00061	Supply and delivery of Sanger (Capillary) Sequencing Reagents for the Molecular Laboratory for a period of 24 months	Bid securing declaration

1. The bidding document(s) shall be inspected and issued at Procurement & Disposal Unit of Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre at the address given below from 9.00am – 3.00pm.
2. The pre-qualiﬁcation documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ugx. 100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Shillings Only) for the above-mentioned category.
3. The method of payment will be through the bank and thereafter a receipt will be obtained from MakBRC accounts ofﬁce. The document may thereafter be collected from the procurement and Disposal Unit upon presentation of the receipt.
4. The deadline for bid submission will be at or before 12.00 pm on 28th March 2024. Late submissions shall not be accepted.

MakBRC Procurement and Disposal Unit

Upper Hill Road, Mulago

2nd Floor, Microbiology Building, Room C35

P.O. Box 7072, Kampala, Uganda

Tel:+256 414541830/ 0759898759

Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre reserves the right to accept or reject any application or all applications.

The Health Professions Education and Training for Strengthening the Health System and Services in Uganda Project (HEPI-SHSSU) at Makerere University College of Health Sciences (MakCHS) is organizing the Annual Health Professions Education Scientific Conference.

Conference Dates

10th and 11th April 2024

Venue

Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda

Send abstract to

hepishssu@gmail.com

Theme:

Advances in Health Professions Education: Research, Innovations in Teaching & Learning, Quality Assurance

Sub-Themes

1. Quality Assurance & Accreditation

2. Health Professions Education Research

3. Online Learning

4. Innovations in teaching and learning

5. Graduate Education in Health Sciences

6. Simulation-Based Learning

Deadline for Submission of abstracts:

Saturday 23rd March 2024

Abstracts are welcome in any of the above areas for oral presentations, mini-workshops, thematic poster sessions, and didactic sessions.

We welcome abstracts from all people involved in the education and training of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, students, health providers, and other stakeholders.

Abstract Submission:

Abstracts should be structured into:

Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion

For Education innovations: What was the problem, What was done, Results, and Conclusion (300-word limit).

Include the details of the corresponding author, the author(s), their contacts, and Affiliation.

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SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar Program

Cohort 2 Phase 1 Now Open for Applications
Applications Due March 14 2024
Supporting, Mobilizing, and Accelerating Research for Tuberculosis Elimination
(SMART4TB) is an initiative made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that aims to transform TB prevention and care. SMART4TB has launched an important capacity strengthening activity, the Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Training and Mentorship Program. The program’s main objective is to train and support young investigators to develop, implement, and lead their own studies aligned with their national and local TB research priorities.

Investigators within 10 years of receiving their most recent degree or who are new to TB research, based at an institution participating in SMART4TB studies, and supported by their local institutional leadership will be eligible for participation in the program. The program has 4 sequential phases, each with specific eligibility criteria and deliverables required before advancing to the next phase.

Completion of all 4 phases will require the ESI to commit to an intensive training curriculum that includes: 1) Specific courses focused on competencies required for the design, implementation, and analyses of TB research 2) Close 2:1 mentorship from both a local and a SMART4TB faculty research mentor; and 3) Access to technical support consultations from SMART4TB experts.

Progress from one Phase of training to the next Phase will be a competitive process and is not guaranteed. ESI who successfully complete all Phase 1 requirements (Scholars Program) will be eligible to apply and compete for Phase 2 (Fellowship Program). Phase 2 applicants that are approved by SMART4TB and USAID will be required to identify a local senior research mentor. ESI enrolled in Phase 2 will also be matched with a SMART4TB
faculty co-mentor. The SMART4TB Training and Mentorship Committee (TMC) will monitor the ESI’s progress throughout the program and assess the quality of the training and mentorship provided to the ESI. In Phase 2, each SMART4TB Fellow will be mentored to develop a full research proposal for which they will serve as lead investigator. ESIs who receive approval and support to initiate their research project can apply for Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the program.

Prerequisite
Phase 1 Eligibility and Application Process ESI interested in applying for Phase 1 of this program must meet the following criteria:

Having a PhD as the most recent degree or are new to TB research; and
Be from a National TB Program (NTP) or institution/site participating in SMART4TB
USAID-approved studies; and
Have a letter of support from their local SMART4TB site/institutional leadership (signed on institutional letterhead).

All applications will be reviewed by the SMART4TB ESI Mentorship Advisory Committee.
Final selection of Phase 1 participants will require USAID approval. Selected ESI will be notified by email.

The Secretariat, SMART4TB Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Scholar Program Walimu
Unit 4, Plot 5-7, Coral Crescent
P.O Box 9924 Kampala-Uganda
Deadline for receiving applications: 14 th March 2014 by 5pm.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Additional information
To apply for Phase 1 of this program,
please click: https://jhmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NiIqASiPJ92GRE
For details about the Phase 1 curriculum and the progress report from the first Cohort, please see the attachments.

For an overview of SMART4TB,
please click here: https://tbcenter.jhu.edu/smart4tb/

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The Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences invites you to be part of Dr. Jonathan Mayito’s Public PhD Defense scheduled for Thursday 29th February 2024 at 2:00 PM (EAT). See details below:

PhD Candidate: Dr. Jonathan Mayito

Title: Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in CD34-positive versus CD34-negative Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and the determinants of IGRA positivity in Latent Tuberculosis Infection.

Date: Thursday 29th February 2024

Time: 2:00 PM (East African Time)

Venue: Online and MakCHS BoardRoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97490527844?pwd=ZzNSb0s5T3BDb1RIZnU5K3hCNEg1Zz09

Meeting ID: 974 9052 7844
Passcode: 415428

Opponent/External Examiner

Professor Jerrold Ellner

Department of Medicine

Director of Research Innovations Center for Emerging Pathogens

The State University of New Jersey, USA

Supervisors

Dr. Irene Biraro Andia (Makerere University)

Dr. Stephen Reece (University of Cambridge)

Prof. Adrian Martineau (Queen Mary University of London)

Internal Examiners

Dr. Rose Nabatanzi, Immunology and Molecular Biology Department, School of Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Sande James Obondo, Immunology and Molecular Biology Department, School of Biomedical Sciences

Defense Chair

Assoc. Prof. David P. Kateete, Dean, MakCHS School of Biomedical Sciences

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CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Physiology at Makerere University (Uganda) in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University (USA) received a grant from the U.S. NIH – Fogarty International Center to train Ugandans in Biomedical Engineering (BME). This program’s main aim is to build capacity for medical technology innovation and develop human capacity interested in research in Biomedical Engineering.

As such, this program is currently soliciting for applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for Scholarships that will lead to the award of Engineering or closely related field. MSc students from these programs at Makerere University are highly encouraged to apply: Technology Innovation and Industrial Development from College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Computer Science (COCIS) and Immunology and Clinical Microbiology, Masters of Health informatics, Master of Bioinformatics (CHS). Funding for tuition, stipend and research costs will be available for a maximum of one academic year (Masters of Science).

Selection Criteria:

There are up to eight (8) slots for 2024.
Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in an in Engineering or Health-related field from a recognized university
Demonstrated interest Medical Devices and Technology innovation
Project idea with a focused in any of the following: (1) cardiovascular disease; (2) blood disorders, and chronic movement disorders.
Technology focus of biomaterials and drug delivery, point-of-care diagnostics, biomedical imaging, and data analytics and artificial intelligence.
Evidence of good performance in year one of MSc program is a requirement
Applicants should be ready and willing to undergo oral interviews

Application Procedure:

Submit the following documents as a single PDF file to sightproject2022@gmail.com and a copy to birungijoanah@gmail.com and indicate in the subject “Scholarship Msc Application 2024”.

Certified copies of relevant academic documents
Two reference letters
Statement of motivation (not more than 500 words)
Your idea for the research project (single page)
A brief CV of not more than four (4) pages.

Application Deadline: June 7, 2024

Interview date: June 14, 2024

Notification date: June 21, 2024

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