Project Manager at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of Duties:

Brief Overview of Duties

• Provide key support to the SANTHE leadership team and engage as an efficient and collaborative team member within the SANTHE secretariat.
• Prepare progress reports and presentations as required.
• Support the capture of SANTHE-specific information and help develop and maintain key databases for relevant information.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support the implementation of an effective research and training programme throughout the network.
• Help identify training needs, organise and manage workshops when needed across all sites.
• Maintain accurate records on all trainees in the network and their associated projects including records of ethics approvals.
• Work with the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure accurate and timely monitoring and evaluation of the programme.
• Provide support to trainees in the network on a regular basis.
• Ensure an Advisory Committee (AC) is in place for each trainee in the network and ensure accurate record keeping for all student-AC meetings/interactions and student-supervisor evaluations.
• Help identify additional sources of financial support for the network in order to support the long-term goals of the network.
• Lead key aspects of the SANTHE programme/manage specific sub-projects.
• Liase with the AHRI Grants Management Specialists to help ensure that all the terms and conditions of the award are met.
• Facilitate key meetings with various SANTHE stakeholders as and when needed.
• Facilitate the SANTHE Trainee Recruitment process and provide key assistance throughout the Fellowship periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in biological or health sciences (PhD and post-doctoral experience would be an advantage)

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 3 years data management experience
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets
• Experience organizing symposia and scientific courses would be an advantage
• Evidence of successful student supervision or co-supervision (or similar experience would be an advantage)

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• High computer literacy
• Report writing
• Understanding of good clinical practices