Project Manager (6 Months Contract) - - Johannesburg

Additional Information:

The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical, and basic science research and innovation
It currently manages a number of clinical trials and research projects
As part of ongoing core and nested work, the Division seeks to appoint a qualified Project Manager to participate in a number of vital roles, and assist in realizing the vision of the Division

Main purpose of the job:

To develop structures and systems to successfully implement and manage all components of awarded grant
To direct staff on the tasks required to adhere to grant compliance and reporting and to assist with managing and coordinating the Mycology division projects

Location:

Key performance areas:

Manage and coordinate the Mycology division projects
Staff training and supervision of field staff
Planning of field logistics and monitoring of daily activities to study objectives
Working with a designated Data scientist to ensure high data quality
Monitor the progress of research activities and generate regular and ad-hoc reports as required
Report regularly on study progress to project leaders and principal investigators
Maintain study site documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
Assist with any outstanding ethics applications/amendments and respond appropriately to ethical and welfare issues concerning participants and staff
Create budgets and monitor the finances of grants
Maintain effective public and coworker relationships

Required minimum education and training:

Master’s or Honour’s Degree in Public Health/Epidemiology/Social Sciences or related field
A project management qualification
Valid South African driver’s license

Required minimum work experience:

Minimum of 2 years project management experience in a low- or middle-income country

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

Experience working within the public health sector
Experience managing a clinical trial
Good data management skills
Able to work well in a team as well as independently
Able to work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences (e.g. lay counsellors, study participants)
Familiarity with the concept of quality assurance, monitoring, and fidelity in research
Excellent management and organisational skills
Meticulous attention to detail

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 22 April 2024.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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