Project Manager - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - HSRC Recruitment

HSRC Recruitment

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

The Project Manager will report to the senior management team and work closely with cross project units, project team and site support staff to successfully implement their role.

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
Experience managing multiphase projects.
Experience supervising and managing teams of more than 10 members.
Fluency in English and Zulu
Ability to use Microsoft Word
Good interpersonal, organisational, and problemsolving skills.
Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team.
Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail.
An interest in undertaking a Doctoral degree.
Previous experience with HIV intervention projects up to 5 years
A valid and unendorsed driver's license
Experience working in urban, periurban, and rural communities, and willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural communities.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel

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 overseeing assigned projects so that operational and scientific goals are achieved.
Participating on regular project team calls with international collaborators.
Recruiting, training, and providing ongoing support, supervision, and mentorship to project staff
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.
Always adhering to ethical conduct requirements in the field and office
Coordination and planning of project activities with the international project team to ensure the work is conducted smoothly, ethically, and completed to deadlines.
Where necessary, to work with the site outreach component 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 of 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.
Contribute to cross project site management activities.
Manage assigned short term projects or projects phases.