The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, housed within the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre (DTHC) at the University of Cape Town, is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
Fully self- funded by grants and other investigator raised funds, our shared vision for the future inc...
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The main purpose of this position is to manage an HIV Vaccine trial programme that is being implemented at DTHF and other South African clinical research sites. The candidate will have a strong background in basic and/or clinical sciences, and extensive clinical trial experience, including understanding of regulatory processes, trial conduct and investigational product handling.
Job Requirements
MSc in a basic biomedical science (e.g. immunology, virology, molecular biology, pharmacology, infectious diseases) or medical degree(MBChB, MBBCh or MD)
3- 5 years’ experience in HIV vaccine and/or HIV prevention research
3- 5 years’ experience as a clinical project manager of research studies and research teams
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and clinical trial site processes is essential
Strong research focus and a publication record is essential
Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
Budget/grant management skills
Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills (English written and verbal)
High personal integrity, resilience, and attention to detail
Strong planning, organization and reporting skills
Advantageous:
PhD in a related speciality
Experience with vaccine investigational products or immunogenicity studies
Experience in scientific and grant writing
Competence in data management, biostatistics and data interpretation
Familiarity with funding agency and sponsor reporting requirements
Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of an ambitious HIV vaccine programme
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on study progress
Manage key project staff members ensuring deliverables are met
Engage in the HIV Vaccine Research agenda
HIV vaccine trial implementation and oversight
Support other HIV prevention projects
Assist the study principal investigators and project leads with preparing reports for funders and regulators and scientific publications
Maintain relationships with all key stakeholders responsible for project delivery
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