Project Manager (ACS IR)

Job Description

Title: Project Manager (ACS IR)

Company Name: Projahnmo Research Foundation

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's in medical science or in the relevant field. Candidates with Master's in public health will be given preference

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified, so early application is encouraged.
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation (PRF) in association with Johns Hopkins University, USA has a long and illustrious history of conducting research in Bangladesh. PRF`s research has contributed to improvement of health of Bangladeshi citizens and has supported the career development of numerous Bangladeshi public health professional. PRF is seeking qualified and motivated applicants from Bangladeshi nationals for the position of Project Manager for a multi-country implementation research study titled `Implementation Research to Scale-up and Evaluate the Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Preterm Newborn Outcomes`. The study will be implemented in four countries in Asia and Africa (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Pakistan), coordinated by the World Health Organization. In Bangladesh, initially the study will be implemented in Manikganj district and subsequently will be scaled up to other six districts in the country.
∎ Under the direction of the study Co-PIs and Director-PRF, the Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of the study for effective and quality implementation. S/he will be responsible for planning, execution and study related communications with all relevant authorities in the study areas in consultation with Director, PRF. S/he will prepare and review study reports, identify gaps and potential solutions and communicate to Co-PIs and Investigators. S/he will be also responsible for administrative management of staff and resources. S/he ensures effective and efficient use of project`s resources and materials.
∎ Duty station: Dhaka. Need frequent travel to implementing districts.
∎ Reporting: Reports to Director, PRF. Additionally, reports to study Co-PIs and Co-Is for technical aspects of the study.
∎ Working Condition: The position is based at PRF Dhaka Office with extensive visits (60%) in study areas.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7 years professional experience with exposure to MNCH project/research management, project design, and evaluation. Experience to manage implementation research will be given preference
∎ Experience in program management and administration, financial management, award compliance, and tracking activity performance and costs
∎ Strong in written and verbal English and Bangla communications
∎ Skilled in MS Office software
∎ Planning and organizing.
∎ Operational decision making.
∎ Developing teams.
∎ Coaching and counseling.
∎ Managing performance for success.
∎ Delegating authority and responsibility.
∎ Networking, collaboration and building partnerships

Salary:
∎ Tk. 107802 (Monthly)
∎ 107,802/- per month including house rent and conveyance allowance and other admissible benefits. (Salary is negotiable for highly experience candidate).

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 16 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 6 Jul 2022
∎ Projahnmo Research Foundation

Category: Medical/Pharma