Project Manager (12 Months Contract - Renewable based on performance) Wits NICD

Main purpose of the job:

• To manage all aspects of the wastewater-based epidemiology projects (and others that arise); and to ensure delivery of contractual obligations, as well as assist with compiling new grant applications

Location:

• NICD – Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Liaise with Principal Investigators and stakeholders to coordinate research activities, ensure that they run smoothly, and assist with resolving queries
• Track project milestones, expenditures, and deliverables using appropriate project management software; and ensure that project deadlines and budgets are adhered to
• Convene administrative meetings, prepares notes, and undertake follow-up actions related to project implementation
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel in line with project requirements and milestones
• Supervise administrative, data management, and project staff to ensure that tasks are appropriately fulfilled to support project deliverables
• Attend technical meetings to understand, support, and implement actions based on the researcher and project requirements
• Support data collation and analysis for effective reporting to the Principal Investigator and Syndicate Head
• Ensure relevant contracts are in place regarding sub-awardees, data sharing agreements, material transfer agreements, ethics approvals
• Facilitate administrative requirements for travel by team members
• Prepare financial, scientific, and administrative reports timeously
• Coordinate the acquisition of all project consumables and property, ensuring that procurement is made according to procedures and regulations
• Assist with compiling new grant applications for local and international funding
• Support administrative components of journal and conference submissions

Required minimum education and training:

• PhD in Laboratory Science or relevant field

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 5 year’s work experience in a research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Five (5) or more years post qualification working in a research lab leading or managing projects
• Extensive experience engaging with funders and stakeholders including financial and technical implementation and reporting
• Proven communication and management skills
• Co-authored scientific publications

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 02 December 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC - NICD, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its 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.
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