Project Coordinator for the Botswana/ UPenn Research Consortium of HPV related cervical cancer in HIV Patients

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

VACANCY NO. FE/ UPenn 1/ 2014

Project Coordinator for the Botswana/ UPenn Research Consortium of HPV related cervical cancer in HIV Patients: Grant No. U54

5 Year Contract

Duties: The primary role of the Project Coordinator is to ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency of project planning, implementation and evaluation of the U54 Project and provides advice on the USA National Institute of Health (NIH) regulations, policies and practice to ensure that the project complies with NIH rules and regulations.  The Project Coordinator coordinates the preparation and implementation of the U54 project budgets; monitors expenditure and projects accounts; prepares financial, technical and statistical and other reports; manages project resources and provide secretarial services to the project committees. 

The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator.  The prospective candidate will teach one course per semester in the Research and Evaluation Program, conduct tutorials on Data Analysis for Research Methods courses; coordinates, supervises recruitment, data collection, data entry for research projects, supervise management of  quantitative and qualitative data bases, data security and ensure data quality of  all projects. 

  

Requirements: Applicants must possess at least a Master’s Degree in Research and Evaluation. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of quantitative data analysis using such statistical tools such as SPSS and R; skills in creating questionnaire structures and programming using ACASI for data collection. Generally, experience in using a range of project management systems, computer applications and database systems to support collection, cleaning and management of subject or patient data will be given priority.

Experience: At least three year experience in Administration and Management of programs.  Research work on HIV/AIDS will be an added advantage.

Competencies: The candidate should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, research and report writing skills; experience in the use of computing applications such as SPSS, Ms FrontPage, Excel, PowerPoint, HTM, ACASI and R.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit the website: www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2840(267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096; E-mail: Educaio@mopipi.ub.bw.Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted