London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.
The UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) has an exciting opportunity to appoint a new Project Manager. They will lead on the day-to-day project management activities for a number of research projects as part of a complex and large international multi-disciplinary programme including: epidemiologists, microbiologists, infection prevention and control experts, social scientists, mental health experts, and implementation scientists.
The post-holder will spend a significant amount of time (up to 85%) managing two high profile Mpox research projects investigating clinical, epidemiological, OneHealth and social aspects of Mpox in the Nigerian context in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Prevention & Control (NCDC); the National Veterinary Research Institute Nigeria (NVRI) and Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital.
The post-holder will work closely with the Study Coordinator, Principle Investigators, Study Leads and project teams in both the UK and Nigeria to ensure project delivery. Other responsibilities include monitoring & reporting, financial management, external and internal communications, reporting and HR management. International travel is expected as per the requirements of the project (estimated up to 6 trips a year).
The post-holder will have higher education to degree level or equivalent, or extensive relevant experience alongside evidence of continuous professional development including internal or external training and development programmes. Significant proven experience of project management in an academic institution, NGO or similar environment is essential. Further particulars are included in the job description.
The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, fixed-term until 31 March 2025 and available from 15 January 2024.
The salary will be on the Professional Support salary scale Grade 6 in the range of £43,947-£49,908 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available.
How to apply
Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to [email protected]. Please quote reference: EPH-EPED-2023-14.
The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
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