The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) is looking for a Research Project Manager who will be the day-to-day responsible person for the management and support of AIGHD operational research on two innovative HIV Test & Treat and TB projects in Shinyanga and Simiyu regions, Tanzania. The Research Project Manager will ensure timely research progress reporting, as well as overseeing all AIGHD financial, administrative and contractual obligations pertinent to these projects. This is an international multi-stakeholder project with both implementing and multi-disciplinary research partners.

• Day to day management and support of all operational research work packages: economic, clinical and anthropological studies and planned project activities
• Financial management of both projects to make optimal use of funds available
• Timely financial and progress reporting
• Adhere to donor regulations
• Plan consortium meetings and ensure meeting reports (minutes) are available and distributed
• Organize and participate in regular meetings with internal staff, as well as core partners
• Coordinate project related logistical arrangements and procurement with project partners

Educational qualifications

• Academic level, preferably experience in the field of international development and public health
• Formal certification/qualification in project management or equivalent is considered an asset

Work experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience in research project management in an international context

Additional requirements/competencies

• Experience and affinity with public health and multidisciplinary research
• Ability to develop and maintain efficient working relationships among project staff and core partners
• Ability to work-proactively and work well in a team
• Ability to balance interests and collaborators, coordinate with Tanzania MOH
• Willing to travel and (temporarily) live abroad
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a proven ability to plan and manage complex projects
• Keen attention to detail, structured and well-organized
• Excellent computer software skills - Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Track record of work experience in Africa, experience in Tanzania is an asset

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience working in the area of global health research
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, as well as techniques, software and tools

Languages

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English, Dutch is an asset

32-40 hours per week - based in Amsterdam and Tanzania.

AIGHD offers an excellent job opportunity in a cutting-edge working environment in global health and development and a salary in line with prevailing sector standards. AIGHD has a fulltime workweek of 40 hours, 25 leave days annually, an attractive collective pension plan and a very comprehensive collective health insurance scheme. The position is based at the office of AIGHD in Amsterdam and for 3-4 months in the Shinyanga region. Further, it requires availability to travel to the research area if needed.

Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD)

Stichting AIGHD takes a problem-oriented approach and transcends the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines to provide sustainable solutions in the field of Global Health. It is a dynamic network focused on research, education and policy advising. The Institute stands for a collaboration among biomedical researchers from the Academic Medical Center (AMC), social scientists and economists from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and from the VU University Amsterdam (VU). In addition, its constituents include a number of non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), such as the PharmAccess Foundation, The Health Insurance Fund and the Medical Credit Fund, which have a pivotal place in the consortium. AIGHD links expertise, resources and programs from institutions that are involved in health-related research, education and capacity building. By doing this, it brings a “delivery perspective” to health research, and a “quality aspect” to health care services in countries with more limited resources.

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