Hillbrow: Project Manager – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)

About the Role

The Project Manager – MMS project will be based at 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani CRS, and is a fixed-term contract with Wits RHI. The main purpose of the role is to co-ordinate and manage the MMS project, including leading the implementation of research activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain approval from relevant ethics and other regulatory bodies
• Write, review and/or approve SOPs
• Train the project team and other relevant staff
• Supervise fieldwork (data collection, interviews etc.) and where necessary conduct data collection
• Ensure quality data management
• Monitor progress of the research project
• Support with data analysis according to agreed data analysis plan
• Write up research results
• Stay abreast with relevant research findings
• Write or contribute to conference presentations
• Write or contribute to peer reviewed publications
• Disseminate research findings internally and externally including presentations at research days and conferences
• Collaborate with other investigators on related studies and evaluations
• Implement appropriate project management processes to ensure delivery of project according to timelines and budgets
• Liaise with Wits RHI Site Managers from other studies/projects, to ensure overall co-ordination and smooth implementation of MMS activities on site
• Develop/review work plans and other project documents for effective implementation of the project
• Track and monitor all project components, using agreed project indicators
• Monitor and manage project budgets and expenditure
• Identify the needs of the project
• Identify and obtain resources as required
• Support the co-ordination and logistics for project meetings, workshops etc. according to project workplan
• Write project reports and disseminate to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Manage sub-contracts to ensure work is delivered as agreed
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Provide day to day support to all project staff
• Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures

Requirements

• Degree in Health Sciences
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Required minimum work experience: 3 – 5 years management or research experience in a public health research or related field

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Public Health, or related fields (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• No salary information is available.

TO APPLY:

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