- The main purpose of this position is to support interdisciplinary translational research teams by helping DIG/GC-ADDA teams to develop project plans and support effective implementation of cross-functional discovery activities in alignment with DIG/GC-ADDA overall research priorities.
- Additionally, this position will assist teams to work effectively together with internal and external communication of key research activities/programs at DIG/GC-ADDA.
- The position will also support DIG/GC-ADDA in the planning and execution of other
- Research based Masters in a scientific discipline.
- 3 years project management experience in translational research environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively between both scientific and non-scientific staff.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), computer, organizational and
- Highly motivated and team player with ability to work independently when required.
- Knowledge of scientific disciplines aligned to drug discovery (chemistry/pharmacology/biology etc.) would be an advantage.
- Advanced planning and tracking skills, ability to use proper tools in project management and capable
- Together with the project teams, be responsible for the generation and maintenance of the integrated project goals and platform goals for all DIG/GC-ADDA scientific activities.
- Coordinate project review meetings, including the annual scientific management and advisory board meeting (SMAB) and the quarterly Research Management Team (RMT) meetings.
- Planning scientific exchange visits.
- Program planning for symposiums, advisory board meetings and face-to-face meetings with collaborators.
- Assessing daily challenges/bottlenecks in DIG/GC-ADDA workflows.
- Champion and maintain use of DIG/GC-ADDA SharePoint and CDD Vaults for knowledge management.
- Milestone/progress tracking of key projects.
- Coordination of monthly scientific reports.
- Assessment of effectiveness of solutions/processes.
- Facilitation of project close out sessions to capture learning.
- A letter of application stating your suitability for the role.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
- Two academic/industrial reference
Project Manager - St Albans, United States - Ghanabusinessweb
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Description
Posted on: 26-Nov-2023Permanent/Full Time
Accra
The Drug Innovation Group (DIG) is a medicinal chemistry group at University of Ghana (UG). DIG staff and laboratories are situated in the Frank Tortor Building at the Department of Chemistry.
DIG is part of a fully integrated malaria drug discovery project under the ethos of the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC-ADDA) program comprising eight (8) African institutions with many international partners funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and LifeArc.
DIG is seeking to appoint a Project Manager on a 3-year fixed contract.Job Summary
Required skills & Experience
Responsibilities
Project management and planning:
Research Operations:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
To apply, please e-mail the documents below in a single pdf file to the
Department Secretary Email:
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Room 3.06
Frank Torto Building
Legon-Accra
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ex-8661P.O. Box LG 56
GA
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