Job Advert Summary
PHSB is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on project management responsibilities for a community-based research projects implemented in the Saldanha Bay Municipality, but based at the Cape Town office. The successful candidate will primarily manage a community based public health related research project.
The Project Manager will report to the SRS and co-I of the study, work closely with our partner organisation. This position is offered on a 24 month contract .
Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- A Master's degree in the social and human sciences or related fields; OR relevant certification, qualification, or experience
- 2-3 years’ experience managing research projects involving human participants
- Experience managing multi-phase projects.
- Experience supervising and managing teams
- Experience in collecting data, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail.
- A valid and unendorsed driver’s license
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Previous experience with projects on high-risk pregnancy and substance use
Applicants may be required to take a practical skills assessment test as part of the interview process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- Planning, organising, and managing the project so that operational and scientific goals are achieved.
- Participating in regular project team calls with collaborators.
- Recruiting, training, and providing ongoing support, supervision, and mentorship to project staff
- Collecting data
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning through ongoing assessment of study activities, processes, and systems
- Monitoring individual and team performance as per the HSRC performance management and appraisal processes
- Assisting with the management of the budget and finances of assigned projects, ensuring appropriate use of funds for designated purposes
- Ensuring regular documentation and reporting on the scientific, ethical, and financial requirements of the study
- Working closely with the scientific team and study staff to support an active publication and dissemination strategy.
- Representing the project through various local, national, and international fora and networks
- Maintain documentation and records of all field activities and prepare field reports.
- Adhere to ethical conduct requirements in the field and office
- Coordination and planning of project activities with the project team to ensure the work is conducted smoothly, ethically, and completed to deadlines.
- Where necessary, work with the partner organisation to secure community entry and facilitate community preparation for study activities to be conducted.
- Ensure study data is correctly stored and uploaded using data technology provided.
- Conduct quality assurance steps to ensure protocol fidelity.
- Manage delivery of services from external service providers where applicable.
- Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary for the success of the project.
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