Project Manager

We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager, to join the WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network. This is a major, established global research programme that sits within the Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO). Based within the Programme Management team, you will also contribute to wider initiatives across the organisation to promote IDDO’s vision and mission.

You will be responsible for project managing current or planned WWARN activities across IDDO teams (Science, Data Engineering and Informatics, Communications, and Operations) and international collaborators. You will develop and monitor project budgets, project timelines and scope of deliverables; ensure risks to the same are identified and corrective action taken, and you will support the writing and editing of key documents including publications, protocols, ethics applications, and project summaries and briefs. You will also develop plans to engage relevant communities in the design and use of the WWARN platform, with a focus on the scientific/academic community including, but not limited to: design and development of website content; generation of campaigns; and presenting at workshops or conferences.

It is essential that you hold a graduate degree in a relevant scientific or health related discipline, and have experience in the end-to-end life-cycle of grants management. You will have proven project management skills, including the ability to keep accurate tracking records using project management tools; ability to drive engagement with and execution of projects through project partners. It is essential that you have knowledge or previous experience with sharing and/or management of clinical research data, and experience in impact-driven communication.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2024 and is externally funded.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 31 October 2023 will be considered. Please quote 168534 on all correspondence.

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