FIVE (5)YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite applications for a 5 year fixed-term contract post as the Senior Research Project Manager for The Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Implementing Evidence-Based Depression Treatment within the TB Care Platform in South Africa: A Hybrid Type I Implementation-Effectiveness Trial, based in East London, Eastern Cape Province. To learn more about this project, link to:
https://reporter.nih.gov/search/UXHOUi8bIkmtVeM43A8W9g/project-details/10366733
The main purpose of this position is to lead the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the research study protocol, as well as to ensure the execution of all research activities/ operations.
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Behavioural or Social Sciences
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing the start-up, implementation and closure of complex research or programmatic projects
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership/managerial capacity
Valid code 8 Driver’s License
Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, REDCAP and Outlook Express
Must live in or be willing to relocate to East London
Advantageous Skills and Experiences:
Interest to pursue a PhD through this project
Interest in leveraging this study for post-doctoral level research experience
Strong knowledge of the South African National TB Management Guidelines
Project Management training qualification
Current certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)
Previous experience managing and implementing TB focussed research programs/projects in the Eastern Cape Province
Knowledge of research methodology, especially quantitative and qualitative methods
Knowledge of data quality control activities, systems, and processes (QA/QC)
Technical Project Management knowledge and skills
Knowledge of data analysis and interpretation
Other Skills and Experiences:
Ability to build interpersonal relationships to manage and support study staff and project implementation
Excellent stakeholder relationship management
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and strong public speaking skills
Lateral creative and critical thinking, problem solving and detail orientated
Decision making & analytical skills
Planning and organising skills
Adaptive to change
Team player, as well as the ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task
Existing academic publications/manuscripts
Responsibilities:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the research project including participant recruitment and enrolment, line management of facility-based and field-based staff and project logistics
Working closely with the project PI, Operations Manager and Data Manager to ensure project governance and that implementation happens in line with the highest ethical and research standards and regulations
Maintain a strong relationship with all relevant local and clinic stakeholders and provide these regularly with written and verbal updates on project progress to these stakeholders
Provide comprehensive feedback on project progress, successes, and challenges to the Research Team Leadership and the (inter-)national project collaborators
Identify opportunities to leverage the TB project to advance portfolio, spin-offs, and outputs of the research team
Compose abstracts of project results for scientific conferences and to (support) drafting scientific manuscripts for publication
Operationalising study protocols into practical Manual of Procedures (MoP)
Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) to be included in study MoP
Assist with the development of electronic patient tracking and monitoring tools to guide study implementation and generating reports
Development of study source documents in line with IRB specifications
Lead the development of job descriptions, screening, interviewing and appointing of project staff
Training, mentoring and performance management of project staff
Ensuring that ethical and regulatory requirements are fulfilled in line with GCP and IRB guidelines
Ensuring complete and accurate data collection
Oversee the management and quality control of all study documentation (case report forms (CRFs), research materials, investigator files, etc.)
Contributing to managing the research site and maintaining relationships with site stakeholders
Lead the development of a project budget and monitoring expenses against project milestones
Procurement and management of assets within DTHF protocols
Developing and presenting detailed reports of ongoing study progress against milestones and deliverables
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by 24th January 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert and apply: DTHF_Career Page
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website at www.desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za