Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 On-Site Project Manager, ART adherence study (Prerana Project) 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 behavioral, clinical and laboratory aspects of 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 late 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). Research management: Implement ongoing project protocols and quality control protocol in coordination with key project investigators. The study currently has one project office, but will expand to two sites in the fall of 2007. Staff Supervision Recruit and train, data entry, data management, outreach workers and study interviewer and counseling 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. 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 $150,000 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, attention to detail and ability to work independently 5. Proficiency in English and knowledge of two or more Indian languages. One of these needs to be a South Indian language, preferably Kannada. 6. PG in relevant field such as public health, social work, psychology, business/management, or related field 7. Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Access). 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. Exact salary will depend on experience, but is budgeted to be in the range of Rs. 20,000-30,000 per month. Projected start date will be May 2, 2007. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, caste, religion, sexual orientation, or HIV status. Please send your CV and cover letter to: preranaproject@... Last Date: 10th April 2007 " reachlance1004 " e-mail: <reachlance1004@...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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