Vacancy- Project Manager ART adherence study Bangalore

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On-Site Project Manager, ART adherence study

St. ’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India In collaboration with

the University of California,San Francisco (UCSF)

Job Description:

Manage day-to-day operations of an international collaborative research project

examining adherence to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) among HIV infected patients

at St. ’s Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore including:

Communication:

Maintain ongoing communication with the San Francisco based team on a daily

basis (via email) and a weekly basis (via phone). Some evening calls may be

necessary. Responsible for communication with on-site and off-site laboratories

to ensure timely, quality controlled lab results. Communicate with study

investigators study statistician, local NGOs, and appropriate government bodies

as necessary under the supervision of the Principal Investigators (PIs).

Staff Supervision:

Recruit and train, data entry, data management, outreach workers and study

interviewer staff in coordination with on-site and San Francisco-based key

investigators. Supervise study interviewers, assistant project manager, outreach

workers/counselors and data

staff. Supervise all aspects of data collection, including recruitment,

enrollment, and follow-up of study participants to ensure adherence to study

protocol. Determine appropriate staff development training opportunities in

consultation with the PIs

and San Francisco based team. Coordinate regular staff meetings and maintain

meeting agendas. Implement ongoing project evaluation and quality control

measures in coordination with key project

investigators.

Office Management/Administration:

Draft regular progress reports in consultation with on-site PIs for grant

management and operational reporting to the San Francisco based team. Oversee a

budget of approximately US $50,000 a year, including budget development,

maintenance of financial records,

and periodic reporting. Coordinate with the Business Manager to maintain

subcontracts and accounting per protocols established by UCSF and St ’s

Hospital.

Manage an office on the grounds of St. ’s Hospital, including ordering of

all study-related supplies. Develop protocols that conform to St. ’s

standards in coordination with on-site investigators for lab data analysis at

in-house and external

laboratories.

Required skills and experiences:

1. Three or more years of project management experience, including overseeing

budgets, staff management, and financial reporting, preferably in a health

research setting

2. Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills

3.Ability to work with diverse populations, castes, and social backgrounds.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and the ability to cope with

challenging situations

4. Flexibility, patience, and ability to work independently

5. Proficiency in English and knowledge of two or more Indian languages (e.g.

Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telegu, and/or Hindi). Preference given to those who

know South Indian languages.

6. PG diploma/certificate in relevant field such as public health, social work,

hospital administration, business/management, or related field

7. Experience with either Microsoft Office software (Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint) or

other word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

Preferred skills and experiences:

1. Preference will be given to candidates with experience managing international

or NIH-funded research and working in health care settings.

2. Experience with quantitative data collection and management.

3. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related medical and behavioral/psychosocial issues in

an Indian context

4. Experience with data management software such as MS ACCESS

Exact salary will depend on experience, but is budgeted to be in the range of

Rs. 20000-25000 per month. Projected start date will be July 1, 2005.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender,

caste, religion, sexual orientation, or HIV status.

Please send CV and cover letter to:

Sara Chandy, MD/Girija Singh, MD

Dept of Medicine, SJMCH

Email: adherence@...

with a copy to:

Ekstrand, PhD

Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, UCSF

Email: mekstrand@...

For further information, or to send CVs via mail,

please contact:

Matilda J K

Asst. Project Manager

Prerana, Room # 211

1st Floor, West Wing

St.’s Medical College

Bangalore-560034

Phone - 080-25634188

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