Additional information: The AGTRU team is focused on countering viral infections that cause serious health problems in sub Saharan Africa The long term objectives of AGTRU are to advance gene therapy for treatment of viral infections, develop human capacity in the field through the training of young scientists, and to translate the unit's technologies into products Research activities are generously supported by South African and International funding agenciesSouth African and international partnerships have been established, and these are an important contributor to the group's resource base AGTRU is equipped as a modern molecular biology research laboratory and has expertise in a range of techniques Main purpose of the job: The incumbent will be responsible for co-ordinating multiple projects from initiation to completion, facilitating completion of said project within allocated timelines and budgetsThe project manager will liaise with various stakeholders, including funding bodies, team members, and research partners to ensure that the AGTRU meets its goalsLocation: University of Witwatersrand Medical School, JohannesburgKey performance areas: Project development and implementation Monitor assigned projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standardsManagement and administration of project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to effectively manage project activitiesIdentify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact project outcomesMonitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to the AGTRU team and addressing any deviations from the planCoordinate and facilitate communication between the AGTRU and research partners, support staff, and fundersManage project budgets, expenses, and resource allocationsEvaluate project outcomes and conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvementCoordinate with external agencies such as public health and NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donors, monitoring and auditing agencies and others as necessarySupport the development of data management/monitoring and evaluation plansDevelop and maintain project information systemsWrite project reports for internal and external dissemination on an ongoing basis.Present papers and results to stakeholdersStaff Management Attend to all staffing requirements and administrationIdentify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective actionPromote harmony, teamwork and sharing of informationRequired minimum education and training: MSc Degree in Molecular Biology, Vaccinology or similar field of study Certification in Project Management is preferredRequired minimum work experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years working experienceDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Proficiency in MS OfficeExperience in project managementTraining or experience in project management systemsAble to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAdaptable, willing to take initiative and empatheticStrong organisational skills attention to detailGood communication skillsGood problem-solving and decision-making abilitiesHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneouslyA strong understanding of the field of molecular biology and the research activities of the AGTRUWilling to travel both nationally and internationallyWorking overtime or over weekends may be required from time to time, including attending online meetings with overseas collaborating partners outside of normal working hoursAble to work in a highly pressurised environmentTO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.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.
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