Johannesburg: Programme Manager (Wits Alive)

Job Summary

Main purpose of the job: To assist with leading the CEPI-funded BRAVE (Background Rates of Adverse Events for Vaccine Evaluation in Africa) study across African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya Location: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg Key performance areas: In conjunction with respective P.I/P.I.’s manage full scope of the surveillance study conduct including protocol implementation, reports and reporting, and publications according to all applicable standards of the respective Sponsors and Alive Standard Operating Procedures Collate and formalise all possible cross-functional efforts to achieve study objectives and goals Assess the project activities, M&E data and external developments within the field in order to improve outputs on an ongoing basis Develop/Review work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the project Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs Identify the needs of the relevant project Identify and secure resources required Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders within the organisation at all levels of the business in order to meet programme goals Escalate all relevant issues to the required and respective line authorities including P.I, Sponsor and others as required using the correct medium of communication of such as determined by the protocol Manage and facilitate study meetings as required for staff and Sponsors In conjunction with GVDN: Prepare monitoring plan Prepare standard operating procedures and training resources for patients identification, screening, enrolment, and other relevant BRAVE study aspects Review and contribute to SOPs on data collection, data entry, analysis and other data-related aspects of BRAVE study Assist with data analysis, preparation of tables and write up methodologies used and results Assist with development of the analysis plan Implementation of monitoring plan, including monitoring of data completeness, correctness Plan and conduct Site visits to monitor in person Review research protocol and obtain background of the study Contribute to and prepare publications Compile relevant reports and research findings to address questions that transpired from meetings, management or donors’ requests Disseminate research results in appropriate forum Stay abreast with literature relevant to research activities within the organisation Conduct literature review to determine what research has been done and what the gaps in knowledge are Write research proposals and, when required, funding proposals Obtain ethical approval from relevant regulatory committees/bodies Write research protocols and SOPs for studies Develop and design research tools Monitor the progress of research projects through ongoing liaison with Study Coordinators Collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies and provide advice or guidance on study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis and other research related activities Provide expert advice and guidance on research database design, review specifications and testing plan (if applicable) 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 Required minimum education and training: Medical Degree or PhD in Epidemiology/Vaccinology/Public Health/related field Valid driver’s license (own transport) Required minimum work experience and abilities: Minimum 3 years research experience Experience working in a donor funded organization/NGO or project- based environment Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Practical experience in conducting research (including disease surveillance) using various methodological designs Experience in coordinating vaccine safety/disease surveillance projects in Africa and publication writing Systematic and analytical in approach to research Tactful, respectful and non-judgmental Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team Assertive, confident and adaptable Certification in good clinical practice TO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. The closing date for all applications: 31 January 2025. 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 and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.

Programme Manager (Wits Alive) position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-01-26 in the Scientific Qa category

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