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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 Power Point
• 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.